So far, it has been a very hot and generally dry summer in my area, but with regular watering and bug inspections, my garden seems to be doing well … click on image for more
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Crop Update
Category: Backyard Stories
Garden Heroes
A couple of days ago, I spotted several of these little critters, while harvesting black currants. Children are very keen on them … click on image for more
My “Cair Paravel”: Everything is relative
I came back last Wednesday from a wonderful family trip to Iceland, with a short stop in Toronto to visit my in-laws. Everything was overgrown and looked different in my backyard ... click on image for more
June Forecast – Bugs, Weeds and Berries
Last Sunday, I learned that the robin nest had only one baby; all grown up, but with a speckled chest confirming a young age, it was bravely standing by the edge, preparing to leave the safety of the straw basket, and join the wide and wild world. My garden is in full motion, and ready to take-off, as well.
Just Another Canadian “May Day” – Works at Many Levels
Yesterday, Victoria Day Monday, was another one of those “unusual” May days of the Canadian spring weather. It started cool but sunny, so I had a chance to transplant some of my seedlings to the garden beds, or to bigger pots outside. I was comparing the ones I grew in the basement under grow lights, and some I had upstairs by a South facing window... click on image for more
