Rain has encouraged a growth spurt for some things while volunteer sunflowers and cantaloupe grow tall and strong.
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Wordless Wednesday – the Audacity! the Gall!!
Galls caused by tiny flies biting or laying eggs on tree leaves. In theory this doesn’t harm the tree…
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Six on Saturday – 2nd half of summer
Corn is ripening, Goldenrod is blooming, Daylilies are ending – it must be August!
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Six on Saturday – August long weekend
It’s a soupy, foggy morning but The County is already chock full of tourists and day trippers enjoying this long weekend. It’s traditionally the busiest weekend of the year, with lineups to get to one of our glorious beaches, winery parking lots full, brewery patios bustling, art galleries and studios full of eyes. Meanwhile, in […]
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Silent Sunday – Joe Pye in the Morning
Joe Pye Weed, first thing in the monring
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Six on Saturday – mid summer on an Island
July rain has means a happy garden! Sunflowers, daylilies and Echinacea are all looking great.
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Six on Saturday – Daylilies and Deadheading
I’ve been reading that gardeners in parts of England and France are experiencing a drought and have to spend a lot of time watering every day. Parts of southern Ontario have also been without rain for several weeks (although it’s been really, really, I mean really, humid…) but gardeners who rely on a well for […]
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Scallions
My neighbour John inspired me to start recycling scallion root nubs. It’s a fun project, especially for patio or balcony gardeners!
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Silent Sunday – Peek-a-Boo!
Chinese Forget-me-not (‘Cynoglossum amabile’) in front of garden cherub
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Six on Saturday. Summer Sunshine
Although we’re only a few weeks into ‘official’ summer, it’s been so hot and humid it feels like August. Until yesterday, that is, following a cold front that swept in overnight and pushed the humidity away, leaving cool breezes and perfect gardening weather. To see Sixes from around the world head on over to The […]
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