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My husband calls me a "Mudder" as there is nothing I love more than springtime gardening and collecting plants. But my hobby is much more, as over the years it evolved to managing the complete cycle of a plant. Our house is full of seed types, at least 200 or more. I find it fascinating... Continue Reading →
Trilliums are in bloom!
The weather has been bitterly cold lately, which has me daydreaming about spring baseball (The Grapefruit League) and planting season. As much as I love catching a few spring training games to break up the winter, I think about planting all year long—I just pretend that I don’t. I’m usually drawn to perennial flowers because... Continue Reading →
With cooler weather arriving in August and September the yellow perennial flowers seem to be taking centre stage in my gardens.
Experiments in growing Lavender in Northern and Southern Ontario gardens and efforts to find hardy varieties. Thoughts about planting, soil preparation, and maintenance.
Our cottage was previously a Man-Camp, with a forest in disarray. Clearing it involved chopping down 100-foot pines and dealing with massive wood and brush piles.
Make a delicious Rhubarb Cordial. Infuse fresh rhubarb, sugar, and vodka in a glass jar.
Sometimes I don't follow the rules when it comes to starting seeds in my kitchen!
Yes you can start perennial flowers from seeds!
Veronica, commonly known as 'Speedwell,' is a stunning perennial that graces many gardens with its colorful spikes of flowers. Its varieties range in hue from purples and blues to pinks and whites. Besides its ornamental beauty, Veronica is relatively easy to grow, making it a favorite for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
I dream of a lush carpet of green, a mosaic of leaves in various shapes, textures, and patterns, all dancing to the whims of dappled sunlight under the pine trees. Hostas are the unsung heroes of the shade garden, bringing drama and elegance to forgotten corners. I know it's fall - I know, I know... Continue Reading →
It's time to harvest and jar all those hot peppers we've been growing. A great recipe for Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper Sauce with canning instructions. We are enjoying a bumper crop of peppers this year. We generally plant several different varieties from seed including Jalapeno, Poblano, Scotch Bonnet, Cayenne, and extremely hot Ghost Peppers -... Continue Reading →
Blanket Flowers have been the biggest surprise success in our Northern cottage garden this summer!
Daylilies are cheerful, easy to grow, they prevent erosion and shade other garden plants.
Spring has sprung! Signs of spring.