Potted News

Potted News

As the weather is becoming milder in Southern Ontario, I am getting my overwintered potted plants ready to go to the backyard, so I took photos of four of them to share. I am also including two new-to-me, which could not resist buying while getting compost and potting soil at the gardening centre. ... click on title for more

Backyard 2025

Backyard 2025

Here in Southern Ontario, crocuses, daffodils and tulips have gone through their orderly parade of colours, and now more seasonal spring temperatures are turning everything green outdoors, including my backyard. In addition, a lot is happening in terms of seedling growing, seed sowing and planting ... click on title for more

A Little about Sweden, Uppsala and Carl Linnaeus’ House & Garden

A Little about Sweden, Uppsala and Carl Linnaeus’ House & Garden

Uppsala is one of Sweden's largest cities, situated just north from Stockholm.  Uppsala University, the oldest in Scandinavia, was founded in 1477, becoming a hub for learning and research. Carl Linnaeus conducted a good part of his academic work at his official residence in Uppsala, as Botany professor and principal ... click on title for more