Earlier this week I found out a friend had passed away. Although she had been sick for some time, it still came as a shock...are we ever prepared for bad news? My friend's name was Lynn. I first met her when she was in her early 20's at a party we had at our home.… Continue reading The Loss of a Friend…
The Fall Cleanup…
October has been a glorious month allowing me to spend my time enjoying two of my favourite things...the fall season and gardening. Although many of my shrubs and hedges haven't started to turn the warm shades of autumn, the elm tree shimmers a spectacular golden hue against the blue, blue skies we've enjoyed this month.… Continue reading The Fall Cleanup…
Apres CC on Whyte…the Online Boutique
After the store closed, I became an avid gardener, so much so that I have now created a very high maintenance garden. This kept me occupied over the summer months, but I was floundering a bit over the winter. We did drive to San Diego for month-long stays at the beach, and that was wonderful.… Continue reading Apres CC on Whyte…the Online Boutique
Shabby Chic…
Shortly after the lockdown this past spring I started following MANY YouTubers and checking out new Instagram posts. Rachel Ashwell, the founder of Shabby Chic, caught my eye...and soon I couldn't wait to see what she would post next. I have always loved her brand but admit to never being in one of… Continue reading Shabby Chic…
Tulips…
It's photos like this one taken by Lynn Karlin (found on Pinterest) that entice us to grow tulips in our own gardens. I planted over 200 tulips last fall in my front garden, and happily, they did not disappoint. Not all of them came up, but the ones that did were beautiful...the first blooms of spring.… Continue reading Tulips…
Roses…
From June until now the roses have been on a "non-stop" bloom cycle... These are some of the beauties that have graced my garden this summer...a combination of hybrid tea and floribunda roses. Roses are my all-time favourite! xox Judy
Hydrangea
This has to be the "year of the hydrangea" in my garden. The blooms on the Annabelles are enormous. This particular hydrangea hedge grows along the east-facing side of the garage. It seems to be the ideal location for them...every year is better than the last. I changed up things a… Continue reading Hydrangea
Dahlias…
There are always a few disappointments in the garden every season. This year it was the Dahlias. Last year was the first year I planted dahlias in containers, and I was over the moon by their performance. Cafe au Lait is my favourite variety along with another large dinner plate dahlia called Fleurel. I just assumed that the… Continue reading Dahlias…
Peonies…
In the spring of 2019, I decided to take out the raspberry bushes in my side garden and plant peonies in that spot. On the opposite side of the walkway was a row of already well-established peonies...this small garden is now called the "Jardin de Pivoine". The peonies this summer were abundant… Continue reading Peonies…
Chloe in the garden…
Chloe is my constant companion in the garden. She will follow me around, drop her ball at my feet, and bark...and bark until I stop what I'm doing and play fetch with her. She's very persistent, but I wouldn't have it any other way! … Continue reading Chloe in the garden…