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?
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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
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
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
Gardens Ho!
By mid-July I had unpacked the majority of the house and was really starting to get the itch, and not from the poison oak, to get out and garden. The previous owners attempted gardening at the front of the house so I figured that’s where I’d begin. It took 2 hours to dig all the … Continue reading Gardens Ho!
Hit The Road, Snake
I am terrified of snakes. As a gardener this sometimes poses a problem, I know. After an awful experience as a child I really couldn’t care less if all snakes dropped dead tomorrow. I understand their importance and realize they are probably more scared of me then I of them...the fact is they still totally … Continue reading Hit The Road, Snake
Maple in the County 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to Prince Edward Country (Ontario, Canada) for Maple in the County. That's where I'll be! http://www.mapleinthecounty.ca/ While you're out and about swing by Vicki's Veggies! She'd love to see you! http://www.vickisveggies.com/Home.html "Now that winter is finally over its time to celebrate the first harvest of the spring … Continue reading Maple in the County 2013
Sunny Days
Today was one of those days when you wake up and just know it’s going to be a fabulous day! First, the sun was shining which makes me happy happy happy. Then I noticed this... My spring cactus Full of energy, I decided to start the day with a walk around the block...which in our … Continue reading Sunny Days
The Wild
About a month after we moved we made the decision to let our girl Halle Cat outside...actually, truth be told, she made the decision for us. She was a very unhappy house cat...she snuck out one night and it wasn't until morning we realized she was gone. So the decision was made - there was no … Continue reading The Wild
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