P for Potatoes
I’ve grown potatoes in large bushel baskets for a couple of years now. I had been doing some reading on the internet and came across some articles about folks that grew potatoes in containers or bushel baskets and I decided … Continued
Up on the Perch
This past Friday we went for a walk down by the bay. The water is very high this year and it was quite wavy that morning so we didn’t see a lot of ducks, geese or swans in their favourite … Continued
Here, There, but not Everywhere
Every garden deserves some garden whimsy and yesterday we added another piece to the back garden. I’ve always wanted some sort of sign post in the garden and last year when we had to remove an almost dead tree from … Continued
Reuse, Recycle, Re-invent
Earth Day should be every day, so why not reuse, recycle and re-invent new ways to pot up your plants this year. It’s time to think outside the pot. Years ago I acquired an old metal washing machine tub. It … Continued
N for Ninebark
Ninebark or Physocarpus are deciduous shrubs that are easy to grow. There are several varieties, diablo and summer wine being two of them. This native shrub prefers full sun to part shade and grows in the wild from east coast to Manitoba. … Continued
I’ve Got More ‘Purse’onality
I recently finished another tote bag with some of the green yarn that was left over from the latest afghan. This is a cross body bag, great for when I’m out walking. It was made using 4 shades of green … Continued
The Honeysuckle as April begins
It is time to check in with the tree following at Lucy’s blog. I’m following the honeysuckle tree/shrub. There hasn’t been a lot of change except that a fair bit of the snow around the shrub and the garden … Continued
T for Tomatoes
T for tomatoes … freshly picked from the garden … mouth watering … delicious … red … yellow … orange … big … small. Tomatoes are always referred to as vegetables yet they are an edible fruit that belong to the … Continued
The PVC Twirler
I’ve had a pvc garden twirler or whirligig or wind spinner for many years. It was purchased on a camping trip from another camper who made various spinners to hang on the awnings of your trailer. I love the … Continued
Plant Profile: Shoofly
S for Shoofly … or Nicandra physalodes … or better known as Apple of Peru. This annual plant, a member of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, prefers full sun and moist soil. It is a native of South America. the plant can … Continued
Canada Blooms 2014
Spring is slow coming to us so we went in search of spring at Canada Blooms. This is the annual garden and flower show held in Toronto at the Direct Energy Center. On a dull and rainy day we boarded … Continued
Sewing: Little Felt Birds
Over the winter months I’ve been having fun stitching little felt birds. It all started with a monthly challenge at Creative Cain Cabin and Mockingbird Hill with their felt critters. It was fun to use felt and embroidery thread and … Continued
Staying Warm With a Project
I was in no rush to finish off this afghan over the cold winter months as it was keeping me warm all the while I was working on it. I purchased the yarn before Christmas with a coupon for … Continued
Follow That Honeysuckle
There are a few honeysuckles growing in the garden. I don’t really think they fit the tree category but are probably considered a large bush or shrub. They have arching branches that get filled with lovely blooms in May. … Continued
Plant Profile: Petunias
Petunias are those popular annuals that will fill our pots with colourful, trumpet shaped blooms throughout the summer months. They come in varieties of grandiflora, multiflora, milliflora and hedgiflora. Some have single blooms and some have multiple blooms.