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• 2 YEAR MOVE - Rose of Sharon

  

  Some landscaping requires longer term planning, in this particular case a two year move but three or more years before the desired look could be achieved. Good... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Needle Mulch

  

  Last summer I began to use the needles from our large Spruce trees as mulch. Aesthetically I like the natural look (once the plants fill out one cannot see the... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• END OF THE MONTH VIEW - October

  

  This year we are having a relatively mild transition to winter here in zone 3 and there are still some blooms in the garden although it may not appear so at... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• GARDEN BLOGGERS BLOOM DAY - October

  

  Even the back lanes in my neighbourhood look inviting at this time of year. Not a bad view from my front lawn, eh? Despite the time of year there are still... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• In a Vase Mondays

  

  What is one to do when the only flowers available are a multi-coloured mix from the check-out aisle at the grocery store?It can be a conundrum.I like to make th... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• END OF THE MONTH VIEW - July

  

  A tour of the yard from back to front.Clematis, Daylily, Asiatic lily.Daylily, Clematis, Lamium.Clematis, Salvia, Morning Glory, Daylily, Peas, Squash,... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• YEAR 3 - What a Difference!

  

  I am entering the third full summer at my new home in Winnipeg and what a difference it makes as a perennial gardener. There is undeniably much more happening... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• GARDEN BLOGGERS BLOOM DAY - May

  

  Despite a mild winter our spring blooming bulbs are still coming up relatively late. These tulips are the first splash of colour in the Sun Garden and it will... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Secret Slice of Sunlight

  

  When I first planted the Monet Garden I thought there would be more sun than there is. Last year I moved out many of the sun lovers and this year I am finally... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE? - Fern Edition

  

  Although I have transplanted many ferns onto my cottage property I have focused alongside the path it became apparent to me just last year how much of a need fo... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• WORDLESS WEDNESDAY - Siberian Squill

  

  Sharing with:Wordless Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Aussie Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• PROGRESS REPORT - Driveway Woodland Garden

  

  In August of 2013 I first posted that "my ultimate goal is to make it feel as though the driveway cuts right through my garden" which meant converting a... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• I Never Thought i Would Buy Another Cookbook

  

  Recently Gardens Manitoba held "Gardening Saturday" to kick off gardening season here in Winnipeg (and by gardening season I mean starting seeds indoors or... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• SPRING FEVER - Shopping Edition

  

  It will be a while yet before I plant anything in the ground but I have just placed a large order with Vesey's and a smaller one from Botanus and my husband jus... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Ontario Cottage Roundup - 2014

  

  In less than a month we will be going to our Ontario cottage again and I have not even posted about what we saw there last year, other than a look at how I redi... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• ORIGINAL LASAGNA GARDEN - Redone

  

  In hindsight, it is not surprising my first attempt at a Lasagna Garden was not successful, after all, the Chicory and Bugloss were in mid-bloom and their long... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Winnipeg Bulb Project Needs You

  

  To celebrate the return of Daylight Savings and the imminent arrival of spring-blooming daffodils I used the extra daylight after work to create "Hungry Bunny". Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Importance of Sun

  

  It surprises me how many times I have noticed how strong an influencer the sun is on a plant's health and how surprised I can be to realize that each time. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• PLANNING SESSION - Old Sun Garden

  

  Today while relaxing in the tub I planned the replanting of the Old Sun Garden, i.e. right-hand side, beneath the windows.Unfortunately it had to be ripped out... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Planning Session

  

  I don't know about you, but this is how I personally like to plan my gardens. The more relaxed and meditative I am, the more creative and thoughtful I am.Pen an... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME