My Way of Living [06/11/16] 

  • Rainy Day Peonies, I mean People

    All this rain is good for the flowers, and great when it stops. But it must be soaking into my brain a little to much. I seem to be on a musical garden tour. The latest song to echo in my head every time I see these photos is “Rainy Day People.” Ackk, a ear worm, get it out, quick, I hate bugs… Who sung that? Was it John Denver? S…

  • Weed or wonder? A gardener’s collection of questionable plants

    The biggest difference between selling a 4 inch plant at the nursery, and seeing it growing full size in a garden is that it may not resemble that small plant anymore. I have to admit, some of these I can’t tell if they are weeds, or wonders. Some I think I remember, others have me stumped.This gardener is questioning everything t…

  • Dear Neighbour, about that footprint in your garden

    Dear Neighbour, I know there is a giant footprint in your garden, you see I can explain.It wasn’t me, it was my gardening clogs.You have those lovely white roses in your garden, and the other morning the sun was streaming through them… you know the ones, your pride and joy?They were beautiful, with the sun illuminating rain drops …