A little late, but Summer’s finally here08.16.09

Join Well it was a slow start, but as of this past week summer’s finally arrived in Toronto! The week, well let’s say last Sunday, started with rain and a massive lightening storm. Spectacular really – with sheet lighting and huge vibrant lightening all over the city for about an hour and a half! It [...]

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Posted in Blooming today, Garden Buzz, Green Thumb Sunday, Perennials, Photography, Summer in the Gardenwith 3 COMMENTS →



Rose of Sharon in Bloom08.11.09

This is the time of year when my Rose of Sharon tree becomes on the bright stars of my garden. Our Rose of Sharon begins blooming anywhere from mid-July to the end of July, and continues pretty much through to the end of August. It’s lovely purple blooms brightening up the garden. Lovely. We moved [...]

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Posted in Blooming today, Garden Buzz, Summer in the Garden, Trees and Shrubswith 7 COMMENTS →



Cool and dry in Toronto – a strange gardening season07.23.09

I don’t know what’s going on, but this summer is just a non-starter here in Toronto. We’re several degree’s below the normal average this month and it’s been cloudy and overcast for most of June and July. Plus … even though most days forecast rain, we’ve only had a little bit in our area … [...]

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