This year we had opportunity to rent another garden space. I called it a plot and my friend Doris laughed at that, thinking quite the opposite of living and gardening. Oh, well. At last our garden looks like one. Most … Continue reading →
Last year, we continued our fairy garden, and this year my oldest granddaughter set it up, complete with a sparkly path and the fairies. This is our third season for it. There was a discussion about which fairy belonged to … Continue reading →
We have five grandchildren, ages ranging in age from 2-9 years old. The oldest two at 7 and 9 have had opportunity to help me plant my vegetable garden since they were three, and the youngest of our gardeners … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year when the weather is a little fickle, when it’s not completely spring and winter still wants to hang in. We woke Sunday morning to a thick coat of snow on picnic table and lawn, and … Continue reading →
One only needs to do a little investigating to find figures and houses for little fairies. My granddaughters are young enough yet to enjoy them. Last year was the first year for our fairy garden, tucked in among one … Continue reading →
Today I posted over at The Word Guild blog as I usually do once a month. Here’s the opening of my post. No, not the beat. It’s the heat. Not so long ago we waited for the heat to come. … Continue reading →
A fellow writer spoke of the flowers shivering in the cold temperatures earlier this week. And I replied that the garden veggie plants are likely doing the same thing. Quite a picture when you think of it — a plant … Continue reading →
This past weekend three granddaughters came to help plant our vegetable garden. They arrived together and were ready to begin. I could have done it myself or I could use it as time together and teaching moments. I chose … Continue reading →
Last Saturday I went to the garden centre to promote, sign and sell my book, Harry’s Trees, and then on Monday, I visited another garden centre closer to home (one that also helped me promote my book) to get plants … Continue reading →
This season I’ve been busy promoting my picture book, Harry’s Trees. When I take those books to places, I’m also taking along several others. Recognizing the connection between trees and plant nurseries, I decided to contact plant nurseries. Several were … Continue reading →
