Pin Wheel Twirler
I have had this pinwheel twirler for several years. I purchased it one year at a camp trailer park where one of the campers made and sold all sorts of twirlers. This was my first introduction to twirlers and of … Continued
Plant Profile: Creeping Jenny
The creeping Jenny or lysimachia nummularia, has been creeping and creeping outside the pot! I planted lots of small shoots into kettles, teapots, teacups, cups, small pots and more about mid May. Many years ago I must of planted a … Continued
Conch Shell Twirler
Twirlers or whirlygigs are so much fun to have in the garden. Even the gentle breeze will make them twirl. I make them from plastic canvas, wire, beads and a fishing swivel. A conch shell twirler/wind spinner/whirlygig is a good … Continued
The Fence Garden in July
It’s that time of month to compare how the fence garden is growing. During 2012 I took a photo about the same time each month and now I’m taking one each month during 2013. It is very interesting to … Continued
Toad Abodes
Good neighbours come in all different species. Do you remember catching toads when you were young? Now that you are a gardener you should try to encourage toads into your garden. Don’t think of toads as bumpy, ugly creatures, but … Continued
Up the Pole
Pole beans are great for growing in small spaces as they train really well to grow up a pole or trellis. The seeds were planted May 11. By May 20 they were sprouting out of the ground. Two little leaves … Continued
Garden Books – Propagating Succulents
Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves. Sedums and sempervivums come under this category. Give succulents the atmosphere they love – almost desert like conditions – and they will grow happily for you. I recently received a copy … Continued
Plant Profile: Angel Trumpet
Angel’s Trumpet or datura are members of the Solanaceae family along with brugmansia. It is a heat loving plant that loves hot days and cooler evenings. This is a plant that I haven’t grown in my garden for a few years, … Continued
Star Light Star Bright
Some special little visitors, along with their Mom & Dad, are coming to visit us from British Columbia and will want some cute things to use in the bath. This was the perfect opportunity for me to get out the … Continued
Snapping Those Visitors
Capturing lens friends at the feeders and in the garden is becoming an obsession. The camera is always set up on the tripod either inside or outside just waiting for that next shot. Birds are creatures of habit, just like … Continued
Cobourg Beach Daycation
It was a glorious day for daycation. Cobourg is a wonderful town about 40 minutes to the west of us along the 401 Highway. Daycations are fun, short day trips to take to visit wonderful places close to home. There … Continued
Plant Profile: Brown Eyed Susans
I love taking macro photos and here are some of the rudbekia that is blooming. I love this native/wildflower that grows in the garden each year. This is a plant that takes care of itself … doesn’t mind the heat, … Continued
Round and Round in the Breeze
What better way to spend some time in the garden than watching a twirler, or a whirlygig, go round and round in the breeze. I’ve made lots over the years out of plastic canvas and beads – for my garden, … Continued
Cruising on a Daycation
Not so long ago on a lovely day in June we went on a daycation to the Peterborough Lift Locks. This was a lovely day after many rainy days. It is just under an hours drive from where we live … Continued
Canada D’eh
July 1 is Canada D’eh. I love the play on words for day. Do you really think Can’eh’dians say eh a lot? It’s July 1st and the day that Canada celebrates its birthday. This year, 2013, Canada is 146 years … Continued