Sewing: Don’t Bug Me Bookmark
With the weather on the change you might be spending more time reading or maybe you are making some quick and easy Christmas gifts. Our temperatures have cooled right down and overnight they are dipping down to around 7 Celsius. … Continued
Butterflies: Silent Fluttering Wings
Silently the butterflies flutter through the garden all summer long. Take a peek at more lens friends from the garden.
Air Force Museum
We live quite close to the National Air Force Museum which is located at CFB Trenton.
Alaska Peas
Peas are very ap’pea’ling. There is nothing better than popping out into the garden and picking some peas and eating them fresh from the pod. Sow pea seeds in early spring. Plant about 2.5 cm deep and cover with soil. … Continued
Recipe: Braised Red Cabbage
A huge head of red cabbage was given to me by a neighbour, along with yellow beans and field tomatoes. Red cabbage isn’t a vegetable that I usually cook but I wanted to try it out. I’ve had it in … Continued
The Galloping Goat
If you are down my way and driving through Prince Edward County you must visit The Galloping Goat. It is located to the south of Picton on the road to Milford. This is an eclectic store by the Black River … Continued
Pop Bottle Fish
Here is a fun craft you can make with the kids or grandkids. We have a bridge at the back of our garden and a couple of wooden cut outs of a boy and gift fishing. It is fun to … Continued
The Yummy BBQ Season
BBQ season is wonderful. There are so many foods to cook outdoors. We look forward to bbq cooking all winter. I know some people can bbq all year round but we only do it from spring to fall. It just … Continued
Adorable Little Feet
For the past 2 weeks we have had family visiting from British Columbia. I’ve been here but I haven’t been here. Posts were scheduled ones but I haven’t been replying to comments or visiting my favourite sites. That should change … Continued
Plant Profile: Delphiniums
Delphiniums are lovely tall, perennial flowers that bloom in early summer. This plant is perfect for the cottage garden. Plant in a sunny location and cutting back after blooming will encourage more growth and blooms. You can divide the plant … Continued
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