The berry season is in full swing in my backyard; although some of the varieties are new to me and too young to produce fruit this year, I am including them on the list ... click on title for more
A Few Fruit Plants in my Garden
Tag: Six on Saturday
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
Six on Saturday – Seeds 2025
I ordered six packets of seed for the 2025 growing season. Four of them have been in my garden for a while, but I wanted to re-start with bought seed this year, as my saved seed from previous crops ran out, or was getting weak. The other two are not strangers in my kitchen, but will be the first time I try to grow them in my backyard ... click on title for more
Fall Gardening
The weather is getting colder in Southern Ontario, and it is time to tidy up the garden. Here are six happenings in my backyard this week ... click on title for more
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
My Slice of Mexico 