Signs of life emerging February is a good a time as any to make a start on early spring clean-up. One of the first jobs for me is clearing away the outdoor greens left over from Christmas and taking down outdoor lights (usually I would have done this sooner but I had been away a few […]
After being away for a few days I was happy to see that the snow has retreated a little and there is life under that blanket of snow and patches of green grass poking through. As I wondered around the garden even before entering the house, I discovered my double lilac primrose in bloom and […]
As we progress through Fall, many flowers and shrubs have died back but there is still a large amount of foliage in the garden to continue on the colour. Whenever I consider purchasing a plant or shrub, I am not only looking for eye-catching blooms but also interesting foliage. One of my favourite perennial plants is a […]