Plant Saucers
~ Finally the weather has warmed up enough this May to start working in the garden, and by working I mean adding plants and sowing seeds. The odd night is dropping down to single digit temperatures, about 7 Celsius, but … Continued
Out & About: Amazing Sculptures
Just look at these amazing sculptures that we saw at the Esquimalt Lagoon and Royal Bay beach. The artists used driftwood and shells to create these gorgeous creatures. This one, titled McGnarly the Beach Ent created by Drifted Creations, was … Continued
Stash Granny Afghans
These actually started out as granny stripe afghans but I decided after a few rows of each to change to a granny square pattern. I decided to change after realizing that I had already done 2 stash afghans in granny … Continued
Plant Profile: Rhubarb
Seeing the rhubarb poke through the ground on a chilly day is always a good sign that the garden is awakening after the long winter. Technically rhubarb is a vegetable but we tend to treat it as being in the … Continued
Time for Granny
Granny squares were one of the first things I learned to crochet, nothing fancy like all the granny squares out there today, just a plain and simple granny square. I still have the very first afghan I made when learning … Continued
Quails for Q
We loved seeing quail on our visits to British Columbia. Some research tells me this is a California quail, found along the Pacific coast of the USA and Vancouver Island and the southern part of British Columbia. They are small to … Continued
Sewing: Pot Holder Towels
Pot holder towels are a great item to make for your kitchen or to give as a gift. You need one pot holder and one hand towel, both of which can be purchased at various dollar stores. Find the center … Continued
Plant Markers That Last
I bet you are like me and think you have a great memory and will remember where you planted everything. Well, you just might remember for a day or two, but after you have planted several things I bet you … Continued
Egyptian Walking Onions
Egyptian walking onions, also called tree onions, perennial onions, winter onions, or just walking onions belong to the allium genus, Allium proliferum. They prefer growing in full sun, are extremely hardy and easy to grow. I find these onions are … Continued
Birds: The Nuthatches
We just love watching the various birds that visit the backyard feeders. Most of the feeders are set up so they are within good viewing distance of the windows. The cameras are always ready to capture the birds through our … Continued
Green ‘Purse’onality
I love tote bags and I love to make tote bags. I found this cute pattern for a bag made out of granny squares a few years ago. It is great for using up odd bits and pieces of yarn. It’s … Continued
Common and Hooded Mergansers
~ Ducks are usually so obliging when you want to take photographs unless they decide to dive under the water as you click the shutter button or they turn their head just when you think you have the perfect shot … Continued
Plant Profile: Lady’s Mantle
L is for Lady’s Mantle – alchemilla mollis. This beautiful perennial plant is best known for its leaves. I love to photogaph the cup shaped leaves after a gentle rain. The rain drops will bead up on the leaf and … Continued
Vegetables: Deseronto Potato Beans
Last year at Seedy Saturday I picked up a packet of Deseronto potato beans to try and grow. Each year I like to grow a variety of veggies that I don’t usually grow. This is a rare white bean from the … Continued
Vegetables: Kabouli Black Chickpeas
I love going to Seedy Saturdays and am always on the lookout for new and interesting seeds to me that I can try growing. Last year I picked up some Kabouli black chickpeas to grow in the kitchen garden. The … Continued