January – The Fence Garden
Do you ever have an idea that you think is brilliant, but it takes a long time for it to actually be put into action? Last year I had a brilliant idea to take a photo of the same garden … Continued
A Splash of Red
On the dull and dreary winter days it is wonderful to look out the window and see a brilliant splash of red from the cardinal as it visits the garden.
My Brick Inuksuk
I have always loved to try and re-use items in the garden. I had a lot of bricks that were once a path but as the garden changed the path was removed. Plus it was a pain to keep the … Continued
Plant Profile: Honeysuckle
H is for Honeysuckle, but it could of been for hollyhocks, heliopsis, hyacinth bean vine, hens & chicks and more. It’s time for Alaphe-Thursday, when a letter is given and bloggers find all sorts of things that start with it. … Continued
Cheep Rent
Cheep rent or perhaps that could be cheep ‘wren’t. On one of our local drives along Country Road 5 there is a wonderful display of birdhouses and I’m sure I’m not the only one that stops to take photographs of this building … Continued
Plant Profile: Gerbera Daisies
I’ve followed a link party for awhile now, called Alphabe-Thursday. I thought that over the winter I would join in whenever possible and put a gardening twist on it by showing plants and flowers that start with the letter of … Continued
The Squirrels
Squirrels – friends or foe? I think you either love or hate the squirrels. I really don’t like them because they are always finding ways to get to the bird feeders to get the seed. But I love the antics … Continued
It’s Magic
Add some magic to your child’s or grandchild’s Christmas Eve by making some magic reindeer food and a magic key. Is your child or grandchild worried because they don’t have a chimney in their house?How will Santa get in to … Continued
City Reflections
About the middle of November we went for a walk down by the bay. The waters were calm and just perfect for reflections. The first fabulous reflection is of The Anchorage, a condominium right on the waterfront. This building is … Continued