Annual Asters for the garden border11.30.08

Join Well it seems that my garden has finally got the message that winter is coming. There are still some stubborn roses sticking around, but they are no longer alive. The cold got to them and they are just there. Actually I’m hoping that I can take some pictures of them with frost or a [...]



Posted in Annuals, Green Thumb Sunday, Photographywith 8 COMMENTS →



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 [...]



Posted in Garden Tips, In The Garden, Organic, Perennials, Plant Profileswith 1 COMMENT →



Wild Flower and a snail10.01.08

Wordless Wednesday A wild flower that I came across while on a walk with my husband and dog in Toronto’s Taylor Creek Park. Do you see what’s above the flower? It’s a snail. A pest I’m sure, but it looked pretty beside the flower. After receiving a few comments I know believe that the flower [...]



Posted in Pets and Wildlife, Photography, Wordless Wednesdaywith 12 COMMENTS →




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