It has been quite some time since writing notes about the progress of my Fintry garden. Once again as we reach mid October the summer just flew by. Along with doing a final sale on our property in the Shuswaps and then being away for a month overseas, the garden has been a little neglected. […]
The season has been very different this year compared to previous years. There has been a significant delay in trees and shrubs leafing out. However, the resilient spring bulbs are currently putting on a great show. First to bloom are the snowdrops followed by a carpet of scillas. The rockery plants are coming along nicely […]
The Garden continues to flourish despite very unseasonable weather this year. Each time I return to my garden after being away I am always amazed at the growth. After my recent return the oriental poppies are blooming along with both pink and purple lupines. Lupines & Oriental Poppies The lilacs have died down now. Their […]
As we near the end of 2021 I once again reflect on the past year which always begins with a snowy scene in my front yard. The snow sticks around for a while until at least early March although my witch hazel flowers in February. It is at this time I start to look for […]
There has been a lot of progress in the Spring garden. You would never think that we had such a hard winter. Lots of lush new green growth and foliage. After the first wave of colour in early Spring provided by bulbs and rockery garden flowers there is always a lull before the next wave […]
Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving. As ever I had way too much turkey but it always tastes so good along with all the trimmings. I spent a week looking after my grandkids and actually had them help me do some garden clean up from raking leaves to putting all the prunings from the hydrangea paniculata […]
June Blooms As we move into June the garden is overflowing with flowers and everything has doubled in size with the weather going from high temperatures to downpours of rain. The rose over the front arbour is still putting on a good show although some of the flowers are starting to fade. The hanging baskets and containers are looking […]
Plants Blooming for the Second Time The last few weeks have gone in a whirl with a combination of entertaining family from abroad as well as friends within BC and looking after my grandsons. Now it is time to sit back and reassess the garden. August gardening chores […]
With just a few days of rain I suddenly have a burst of colour in the garden with blooms galore and more. I have dedicated a separate page to peonies but one of the other show stoppers right now is the Papaver Orientale (Oriental Poppy). I love the peach coloured blooms and how they radiate […]
Now in the Southern Okanagan area it is a good time to plant out annuals both in containers, baskets and beds as well as any half hardy perennials. I think it is safe to say we are now clear of frost. Far too often I have planted out tender plants too early and due to a […]