The Fence Garden in December
One of my projects during 2013 was to compare the fence garden during the months to record differences and similarities from 2012 and 2013. Here we are at the very end of the year and I’m finishing up this comparison … Continued
The Nutty Snowman
The nutty snowman is a fun craft to make with the kids and grandkids. The supplies don’t cost very much and most can be purchased from the dollar store and the grocery store. You just need a walnut, a hazelnut, some … Continued
The Yarn and Button Man
While sorting through some yarn awhile ago I had an idea to make a snowman out of balls of yarn and buttons. You know how you think it is an original idea only to look on the internet and … Continued
Garden Books – Perennial Favourites
Garden book reviews has been a monthly event for a couple of years and unfortunately this is the last one that will be hosted by Roses and Other Gardening Joys. It has been fun checking out the different garden books. … Continued
Female Cardinal in the Snow
The snow on the weekend gave lots of wonderful photo opportunities. One of which was the female cardinal.
Soaking up the Sun
On a cold and windy day the mourning doves will find a spot in the sun and settle down to some sun bathing.
Peck and Nibble
The feeders have been very busy now that the colder weather is here and snow is covering some of the ground. It is such a joy to watch these tiny feathered lens friends as they flit from feeder to feeder.
Enjoying the Peanuts
The bluejays, who are year round visitors to the garden, have certainly been enjoying the peanuts lately. They peck and look, peck and look, all the time. The quick movement of the head meant I had a lot of blurry … Continued
Can You Have Too Much ‘Purse’onality?
I finished this bag in greys, white and black awhile ago. I love crochet bags and I now have quite a collection. It seems when ever I want to use up yarn I end up making another bag. This pattern … Continued
Books: The Body on the T
This week I’m reviewing a book by a Canadian author, Mike Martin. The book is my favourite genre, a mystery, and set in Newfoundland, Canada. Sgt. Winston Windflower, a Cree from northern Alberta, is an RCMP officer stationed in Grand Bank, … Continued
Making a Wire Wreath
A few years ago I made a wreath from a wire form and some artificial branches. The wire wreath forms can be purchased from florist stores and craft stores and they come in different sizes. The artificial greenery was a … Continued
The Royal Winter Fair
At the beginning of November we took a daycation of a different sort … we took a bus trip to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Royal is held in Toronto every year and is a huge attraction. This was … Continued
The Greenery
I’ve been filling containers for a couple of weeks with greenery cut from the garden and the roadsides. I’ve been doing this for a few years now, before it became popular to buy it at the home improvement or grocery … Continued
Keep the Head Warm
With cold weather approaching very quickly I’ve just completed a hat in greys and white with the left over yarn from my recent bags. Keeping your head, especially your ears, warm in the extreme cold is a really good idea. … Continued
Blooms for November
The Christmas cactus has been in bud for a week or so now and one of the blooms opened up on Thursday. This plant is 6 years old and was originally a gift from a friend at work. It bloomed … Continued