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
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GWG#11: What was the last thing you ate that was grown in your garden?
Fun fact about me: I hate vegetables! (loathe entirely!) I know, right? Difficult to wrap your brain around. So, not surprising to learn that the last thing I ate that was grown in my garden was a carrot in 2016. Which was the last year we had a proper large vegetable garden. But I LOVE … Continue reading GWG#11: What was the last thing you ate that was grown in your garden?
Bad News
Due to a poor start to the season and total lack of motivation there after we are jamless. I know, right?! So we took the year off. Slackers... Now I feel terrible because we are jamless for Christmas! Sounds like a Country song. What were we thinking? And all I can think about now is … Continue reading Bad News
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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GWG#5: What does your garden sound like?
One of my favourite things to do is sit on the back porch and just listen. Especially on a Sunday morning before 9 am…that’s when the trains start to run for the day. So soothing. So serene. Joy at its finest!Since it’s the dead of winter, and not much is happening out there right now, … Continue reading GWG#5: What does your garden sound like?
GWG#4: Inspiration and Influence
My Dearest Gay, Just a little note to say thank you - thank you for all your gardening help and inspiration over the years. You may not know this but you are my mentor in the gardening department. You are such a big influence on how I garden. You've taught me to try new ideas … Continue reading GWG#4: Inspiration and Influence
Veseys Catalogue
Home from work today, not too busy in the income tax department just yet. So here I sit watching the snow fall curled up with a nice warm blanket and a cup of tea...and the Veseys Seeds catalogue. Danger, Danger! Oh, how I love the Veseys catalogue! Decisions, decisions. I've had a copy for about … Continue reading Veseys Catalogue
GWG#3: Describe your garden right now
My gardens right now at this very moment...sadly need some TLC, big time! Aside from the fact that it is fall and everything’s going into sleep mode, they really could use a face lift. This spring I added mulch, pulled a weed here and there this summer and planted half a handful of perennials in … Continue reading GWG#3: Describe your garden right now
Grow Write Guild #2: My Fantasy Garden
When I think of my fantasy garden one thing comes to mind, Beatrix Potter. Oh, how I’ve longed to live in her garden and see the world through her eyes. For as long as I can remember, I’ve thought what a wonderful place it would be to live in an English country garden, with Peter … Continue reading Grow Write Guild #2: My Fantasy Garden
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