Summer has arrived bringing with it that heavenly shade of green ...that glossy green of new leaves... along with a rainbow of colours from perennials and annuals in bloom. Last fall, I planted over 200 tulip bulbs, a dozen alliums, and a row of muscari (grape hyacinth)… Continue reading Summer…
Month: June 2020
It takes a village…
The photo above was taken by a man from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan while out on a nature walk. His camera lens captured this Mother Goose watching over "47" goslings. Knowing that these could not possibly all belong to her, he assumed that she was taking care of the all the goslings while her gaggle of geese… Continue reading It takes a village…
Leaving the nest…
As most regions begin the process of reopening businesses and public places after the pandemic lockdown, is it time for individuals to step through their front doors back into the real world? During the past three months, we've all had more than enough time at home to contemplate what our own futures would look like.… Continue reading Leaving the nest…
Lilacs…
The name "lilac" (Syringa Vulgaris) comes from the Persian word meaning bluish. Purple lilacs considered the symbol of first love, are called the queen of shrubs. The photo (left) is part of a series taken by Carla Coulson, a professional photographer who has done a series of similar photos of young women carrying massive bundles… Continue reading Lilacs…