Holiday garden sightings from the sublime to le ridicule. Seen on the road on the way to Ottawa, at a […]
Fauxpiary and other holiday snaps
Happy Fourth of July (Rose)
To all our neighbours south of the longest friendly border in the world, I wish you a happy Independence Day. Here […]
“What, this old thing?” or What to Wear in the Garden
While looking to acquire some desired object – probably electronic – on Craigslist lately I came upon the wonderful item […]
A Lawn is a Turf is a Groundcover is a Meadow
Getting to know many bloggers in California has introduced me to the concept of lawn controversy: the fact that there […]
O, Canada: For gardeners
I was born in England, but my home is Canada. On this Canada Day, here are five reasons that, as […]
Happy birthday (of your orchid), Z.
Sarah lives on one side, I live on the other. And, in the middle, are our neighbours Z. and K. […]
No Better Time to Buy A Worm Composter
With the garbage strike on, and no system in place to get rid of your green waste, unless you have […]
Recipe to Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh Longer
I’ve always been frustrated with the little teeny packets of flower preserver that you get when you buy cut flowers. […]