(Click on each image to view larger) How did it get to be the end of January already? It seems we wait all year (or almost) for Christmas and the holiday break, times with family and friends that we've not caught up with all year and then a new year begins and the cycle starts all over again. Important to spend more time with loved ones - as … [Read more...] about Sunflowers in Summer
Late January in the garden
This January has been very dry - even drier than last year's January. Hoping we get some serious rain soon. They were forecasting up to 15mm for this week a few days ago but that's dropped considerably and we're not holding our breath that we'll still be getting rain when Wednesday and Thursday do arrive. Just hot weather. Great for those who love … [Read more...] about Late January in the garden
New year garden work
It's been awhile since I've written here but we have been busy - work, some gardening, Christmas, New Year, family, holidays. Back to work tomorrow! Over the past couple of weeks, when the weather has permitted, my husband and I have been outside in the garden. We love it there, and on summer evenings it's so easy to remain outside till after … [Read more...] about New year garden work
Gardening and children
As a child, I would watch my beloved grandmother in the garden and join her in her activities. I loved the flowers and plants she had in it. My paternal grandparents also loved gardening and had a vegetable garden and chickens in the backyard - and again, I would love exploring what was growing there. Their gardens were a big influence as I grew … [Read more...] about Gardening and children
New discovery
I love seeing things in my garden that I've not seen before. I like to think it's because we've been adding to the garden, the types of things our visitors like. New birds, new animals, new bees, new insects, new butterflies. Recently my husband and I were working out in our vegetable garden, getting it ready for new plantings for the spring and … [Read more...] about New discovery