Birds: Cardinals
I can still remember the first day we saw a cardinal in the backyard all those years ago. He kept coming to the back window and looking in. It would fly up and down the window and then perch again … Continued
What’s in the Garden? – C
The alphabetical garden tour this week shares wha’s in the garden starting with C – birds, plants, whimsy and more. My favourite bird has to be the cardinals that visit all year round. This link will take you to lots … Continued
Plant Profile: Clematis
The Polish Spirit clematis grows happily in the trellis garden for many years. It provides many lovely purple blooms. In 2010 the trellis had to be moved for some renovations on the basement and the clematis was dug and put … Continued
Calendula or Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis … calundula … pot marigold These bright yellow and orange annual flowers have a long blooming period – from mid summer to first frost. This plant prefers a fair amount of sun but isn’t overly fussy on the … Continued
Plant Profile: Canna
Canna or Canna Lily is the common name attached to a large group of hybrid plants in the genus Canna, in the family Cannaceae. Canna is a Latin word meaning a type of read. This is a wonderful plant to grow … Continued
Plant Profile: Columbine
Aquilegia or Columbine is an early blooming spring plant. You can buy cultivated versions or have wild versions in your garden. Aquilegia comes from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), as the shape of the flower petals are said to resemble … 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
Plant Profile: Coreopsis
Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, is a gorgeous, long blooming perennial. There are different varieties that have either single or double petaled blooms that are predominately yellow. They prefer a sunny location, too much shade will make the bloom stems … Continued
Plant Profile: Cosmos
Cosmos are a beautiful tall, annual plant for the garden which produce a multitude of blooms in many colours. They prefer full sun and rich soil. Cosmos are the perfect plant for the back of the garden. Each year I … Continued