At the Coil Feeder
We love watching the birds so this year I’ve set the coil feeder up by the back kitchen door this year to get a better view. The birds were a bit nervous at first as the slightest move inside the … Continued
The Ripples and Stripes
At this time of the year is is so nice to wrap an afghan around yourself and just relax. Another afghan pattern I love to make is the ripple effect.I’ve made quite a few of these for myself, family and … Continued
Bluejay Buddies
Have a look at these bluejay buddies snacking together at the suet feeder. During the week I captured photos of two bluejays at the coconut suet feeder. If you haven’t made this all season suet yet, you really should give … Continued
Super Cute Felt Animals
I’ve been doing lots of stitching with felt over the past several months and was thrilled to be able to review the book Super Cute Felt Animals by Laura Howard. Laura runs the website Bugs and Fishes and I’ve been … Continued
Being Led Down the Garden Path
Here’s a whimsical way to be led down the garden path.
Plugging the Holes
We have added a new log feeder to the garden for this winter.It’s a piece of birch log with holes drilled in it and then the holes are then filled with my all season suet recipe. There was a piece of birch branch … Continued
The Honeysuckle in November
I’ve been following the progress of the honeysuckle shrub in the back garden.
Up, Down, Here, There
The birds have vacated the birdhouse for awhile so the black squirrel decided to check it out.
Upcycle the Plastic Coat Hangers
Upcycle those plastic hangers in your closet. It’s the time of year to start thinking Christmas gifts. Even if you don’t want to think about it, you know that the time is coming, so why not be prepared for it. … Continued
Meet Jack O’Garden
I don’t have any reason to decorate for Hallowe’en any more as where we live we don’t get any trick or treaters and we spend the evening with our granddaughter, who has a Hallowe’en birthday.
Colourful Foliage in October
We have had some changeable weather from sunny and crisp to wet and dreary.
Reflecting in Colour
On a rather overcast day we went walking down by the bay. The colours on the trees were ‘tree’mendous. There were so many photos to take … of the trees, the water, the swans, the ducks, the heron and the … Continued
I Spy a Feeder
The bluejays are always visiting the garden and they are so much fun to watch. They squawk when there aren’t any peanuts and they squawk when there are peanuts. We have flat feeders and a mailbox feeder just for them … Continued
Triangular Scrubbies
Do you use dishcloth scrubbies for your kitchen clean up? I adapted my pattern to include the nylon scrubbie and some crochet and came up with a triangular dishcloth scrubbie.You can buy packs of nylon scrubbies for $1, and they come in … Continued
The Moira Monster
Beware of the Moira Monster if you go walking down by the Moira River. It lies quietly on the rocky bottom and is only visible when the water is low.