‘Tree’mendous
On our trip to British Columbia in November 2011 we got to visit Cathedral Grove. This is an absolutely amazing place to visit on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Cathedral Grove is located in MacMillan Provincial Park and it preserves a … Continued
A Juvenile Heron
On a lovely morning walk down by the bay at the end of August we sighted a variety of water birds including the great blue heron, the swan family, cormorants, gulls, Canada Geese and a young heron. Is it a … Continued
Winter Greenery
The big pots are all empty and I hate to see them sit that way all winter. Several years ago I started filling the big pots with winter greenery. Usually towards the end of October I take a walk … Continued
Red Bellied Woodpecker
We love it when we spot a new visitor to the garden. On Sunday October 13, 2012 around bird feeding time (between 4:30 and 5) a red bellied woodpecker was spotted on the peanut feeder. There was just time to … Continued
The Pot Stacker
I seem to have a large number of clay pots in various sizes. I went through a phase where I was buying them at garage sales and just storing them on my potting bench shelves. But many of them … Continued
Yoga Socks
Do you do yoga or do you know someone who does yoga? You could knit them a pair of yoga socks. Others have told me these are great for dancers too. The heel and toe are open so that part … Continued
Sewing: Bag Holder
In an effort to reduce the use of plastic bags most stores now offer the option of buying one of their reusable bags. This certainly helps cut down on waste but there are still times that we accumulate plastic bags … Continued