Fall in my gardens this year was a sad state of affairs.The word disaster comes to mind: D - Determined is what I was in the beginning until…I - Ivy, as in poison. And we all got it after working in the side garden.S - Slack is what happened after the heat set in.A -Ashamed … Continue reading GWG#12: Describe fall in your garden
Reflections
For The Love of Birds
I was four when my family moved to the 'Windy 3rd'. It was a beautiful little community nestled in the rolling hills of Northumberland. We lived between two lovely large families. All treated us like family from the moment we arrived. I always felt like I had two extra sets of grandparents and spent a … Continue reading For The Love of Birds
Thank you
Not just today, but every day. Today the poppy marks 100 years as a symbol of remembrance in Canada.https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/poppy-100-anniversary In Flanders Fields BY JOHN MCCRAEIn Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short … Continue reading Thank you
Hello Dear Old Friend
Holy Dina, where has the time gone? I feel like it's been so long, I don't really know where to begin... It's been a busy year and a half to say the least. In the spirit of a new year, let me bring you up to speed with this top 3 countdown! 3. We had to … Continue reading Hello Dear Old Friend
5 Things…
Yes that's right, 5 things have kept me from blogging. Buggers! 1. Crocheting.I've been working on a hexagon crochet blanket...wait for it...for the past 3 years. I know, right! What a project it has turned out to be! Earlier this year, while browsing Pinterest, I found a lovely new pattern I wanted to try so I … Continue reading 5 Things…
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Thank you. Not just today, everyday.
My Darling Gay
It saddens me to say, while reminding myself to breathe, my dear friend Gay passed away peacefully at her home. I’ve known her since I was a little girl. She took me to my first Adam Sandler movie, bought me my first training bra. She stood by me during my divorce. She meant the world … Continue reading My Darling Gay
Dear Old Man Winter
Did we miss fall? Seems like the weather changed from warm and sunny to cold and grey overnight. Yesterday Barrie, ON (about 4 hours away) had snow! In October! I can’t remember that happening since I was a little girl. Dare I say that dreaded 6-letter word that everyone dislikes so much? Winter...that’s right, winter...coming … Continue reading Dear Old Man Winter
Garden Reflections 2013: Flowers
I found this nifty little reflections check list years ago in an old gardening book a friend had. Will be interesting to see how the answers change from year to year. 2013 Garden Reflections General Info:We are zone 5This is my second season tending the flower gardensFirst season with the vegetable gardenOur front yard faces … Continue reading Garden Reflections 2013: Flowers
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