Addendum to post on “It’s all about Containers”


Succulents

With inspiration from my recent trip to Southern California, I picked up a selection of succulents the other day when I was at the Greenery in Kelowna.  I rummaged in my garden shed and came upon a terra-cotta pot that was actually from Italy.  I thought the succulents would look very good in it.   […]

March 17, 2015

Time for a little bit of R & R


annuals, Vegetables

Even though I love to garden, I do value time way.  Once again after having so many visitors, my husband and I have stepped away for a little R & R.   Before heading out, I had a wander around the garden and was happy to see a number of plants with second blooms (in particular […]

August 20, 2014

A Little Cooler in the Garden Today


Plant Material

  After walking through the garden this morning, the plants seemed to have bounced back with a reprieve from the heat and the benefits of a summer rainfall.  The roses now have petered off and buds are already forming for the next set of blooms.  I am hoping that my sunflowers will bloom within the next […]

July 8, 2014