Although I will not be writing a blog post this week, I wanted to send these photos (which really don't do the flowers justice) of an outstanding show of Dahlias. Earlier this week, I went to the St. Albert Botanic Park with a friend. This was my first visit, but it will not be the… Continue reading So Many Dahlias…
Category: Beauty
The Peonies…
Over the past few years, I've added numerous peonies to the garden. This summer, I had a sensational crop...I couldn't keep up with the picking! This little cherub was almost suffocated by the peonies! I'm happy with the variety of colours and shapes,… Continue reading The Peonies…
A Bird’s Eye View…
Peering out of an aeroplane window is one of the only times we have the same perspective that our feathered friends have. You may have marvelled at the view of colourful geometric plots of farmland just as crops are about to be harvested or the precision of the layout of new suburban development. Or if you… Continue reading A Bird’s Eye View…
Rethinking the Rose Garden…
I've been walking through my rose garden for days now, wondering what I can do to enhance what should be the most beautiful spot in my garden. I love roses. The west-facing plot allotted for roses has the best exposure (in my garden) for roses to thrive in my growing zone (4B). The soil… Continue reading Rethinking the Rose Garden…
Tulip Mania…
The breathtaking beauty of these ribbons of tulips grown in the Netherlands is courtesy of a drone image. How I would love to see this in person! Recently I was sitting next to a neighbour (at one of our weekly Wine Wednesday get-togethers) who is from Holland. He started our conversation by asking if I was… Continue reading Tulip Mania…
Forcing Beauty…
If you're counting the days until Spring, a trip to the Muttart Conservatory, nestled in Edmonton's river valley, may tide you over. The greenery and scent, along with an explosion of colour, all housed in the four glassed pyramids, is guaranteed to satisfy all those seeking beauty and inspiration for their own gardens. Each… Continue reading Forcing Beauty…
Perfection in the nature…
I love winter and, in particular, snow...I'm sure I'm in the minority on this! Yes, it's been bitterly cold and driving on icy roads is a nightmare, but the beauty that surrounds us is impossible to ignore A winter garden is more beautiful (my opinion!), than when in full bloom at the height of summer.… Continue reading Perfection in the nature…
Chanel No. 5
Before the year comes to an end, I wanted to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of Chanel No. 5 perfume, which debuted on May 5, 1921. Chanel was introduced to Ernest Beaux, by her lover, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich. Although Beaux, was a Russian perfumer to the tsars, he had relocated to Grasse, the world's perfume capital.… Continue reading Chanel No. 5
October Kaleidoscope…
Every month of the calendar year offers something unique, whether it's national or religious holidays, birthdays or anniversaries. Our gardens also offer something special every month; however, is there a month as varied or colourful as October? In a snap of a finger, October magically changes the landscape. Yesterday some leaves were still green, and… Continue reading October Kaleidoscope…
My Extended Family…
By the beginning of June, we can be fairly confident if a plant or shrub in the garden hasn't started to push out greenery, it probably didn't survive the winter. This is always a sad reality, knowing that plants, too, have a life cycle. I was reminiscing with my daughter about the loss of… Continue reading My Extended Family…