Books: A Perfect Storm
I seems I’ve been eagerly awaiting the next book in the Sgt Windflower series by Mike Martin for ages and I’m never disappointed when I finally get my copy of it. It was a good mail day last week when … Continued
‘Soup’er Recipe: Carrot and Squash Soup
The cooler weather is fast approaching and that means delicious soups to warm us up. A purchase of a 10 lb bag of carrots for $1.99 meant I had to come up with lots of ways to use them. After … Continued
Garden Lens Friends
At this time of the year the winter lens friends start returning and we are always taking photos of them. Do you remember the old song about Turkeys in the Straw? Well here is the updated version of two turkeys … Continued
Crafts: Golf Ball Critters
It started with finding a golf ball while walking along one of our favourite beach areas. Hm-m-m not being a golfer I started thinking about what I could do with it. Golf ball critters came to mind. I love rock … Continued
Crafts: Repurpose the Old Vinyl
Vinyl records are making a comeback and many folks are getting new turntables and investing in vinyl once again. We have an awful lot of old records from my parents and from my teenage years. We might think they … Continued
How to Make a Driftwood Spinner
It is easy to turn bits of driftwood collected from the beach into a pretty wind spinner for the garden in a few easy step. It was fun to have the grandkids collect bits of driftwood when we visited the … Continued
How to Make a Gate Tree
How do you turn an old gate into a conversation piece for the garden? Just add some branches and some rocks and turn it into a gate tree. I originally made a small rock tree on a piece of wood. … Continued
Keep on Rockin’
I’m not off my “rock”er … well not yet anyway! My rock painting continues with bees, ladybugs, houses, ewes, and minions, plus more. Even though I haven’t been out hiding as frequently I’m still getting out to a few places. … Continued
Lens Friends
The critters in the garden provide lots of enjoyment and photo opportunities. Not a lot of words, just photo to enjoy.
The Big Apple
Do you love apples? How about apple pie? You will be in apple heaven when you visit The Big Apple by Colbourne, Ontario. The Big Apple is visible from highway 401 and just recently it has been updated and … Continued
The Bridge Garden
A new shady garden has been taking shape and will be part of the bridge garden. In 2014 we replaced the old bridge with another one made from old decking. On this side of the bridge there are a couple … Continued
There’s No Place Like Gnome
We certainly have all been spending a lot of time at home since the pandemic and shelter in place started in mid March 2020 for Ontario. There’s no place like gnome! I love garden whimsy and have lots of gnomes … Continued
Crafts: A Quarter Keeper
Are you always looking for a quarter to put into the shopping cart to release it? These cute little quarter keepers are quick and easy to make. A visitor to my site told me how she uses one made from … Continued
Plant Profile: Four O’clocks
4 o’clocks or Marvel of Peru or Mirabilis jalapa is an annual plant where I live in Canada. The blooms of many colours usually open in the late afternoon, all night and close up the following morning. The plant likes … Continued
Don’t Get Mushy!
For those that still use bar soap, here is a quick and easy idea to make a soap holder. A soap holder, a bar of local homemade soap and a homemade crochet facecloth would make a lovely gift. I realize … Continued