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?
GWG#10: A Plant I Don’t Understand
I have a confession to make. I am a serial fern killer. There I've said it. Stores should have my photo in their plant sections.'This woman is capable of murder. Beware!' the sign would read. I've tried, they've died. Ugh, I do not understand. It's so frustrating! Boston ferns, Staghorn ferns, Crispy Wave ferns - all dead. Inside … Continue reading GWG#10: A Plant I Don’t Understand
GWG#9: The Weird Al
Changing the lyrics to songs can be a fun and creative game! So, I've changed the lyrics to a fun old-school song from my childhood; I think everyone probably knows it. It's to reflect a relationship I have with a specific food crop. As many of you know, I love hot peppers; I grow only … Continue reading GWG#9: The Weird Al
GWG#7: In Bloom
Currently, I have one flower in bloom and it’s an Iris. I despise it, loathe entirely! And the same one pops up every year beside the garage; it's the bane of my gardening existence. It grows right from the gravel, not even in a garden. I can't even explain why I detest Iris' so (perhaps … Continue reading GWG#7: In Bloom
GWG#6: Landscapes
Picture this: You're out for a drive taking a break from the hustle and bustle. You find yourself off your beaten path and maybe a little lost but it's okay you probably have GPS to find your way home. The roads feel like roller coasters with twists and turns and the hills feel like you … Continue reading GWG#6: Landscapes
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
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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