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Getting slammed by snow storm after snow storm12.21.08

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We’re getting slammed with snow here in Toronto this weekend.

Friday we got about 15 cm of snow and today … well I don’t know how much we’ve had so far, it seems a little less than Friday but it’s not over yet. We spent yesterday just relaxing as we knew we’d be [...]



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Growing Hydrangeas11.21.08

Hydrangeas are a favorite shrub of many gardeners because of their eye catching blooms.
The majority of Hydrangeas originate from Asia and North America.
Hydrangea Macrophyllia (Mophead and Lacecap) are common in the Atlantic border states. They have big leaves, and their blooms come in colors of blue, lavender, pink and white. Other common hydrangeas are [...]



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Lovely New York Asters09.28.08

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My perennial New York Asters are in full bloom and they are putting on a spectacular display as usual.

The bee’s can’t help but visit the small purple flowers to collect as much pollen as they can either.

I actually took this photo last year around this time. The weather’s been cool and the skies have [...]



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Mallow – just a lovely simple flower07.30.08

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Not only is Mallow lovely, but it’s easy to grow. At least here in Southern Ontario. I suspect it would be easy to grow just about anywhere since it’s a hardy and fairly drought resistant plant.

I love those pretty pink flowers.
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