Sunday, July 5, 2009

Sun-Lovers

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Full sun perennial flowers Are you looking for summer color in an area of your yard that gets full sun? Many gardeners have a south facing s...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Maplelawn Historical Garden

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Maplelawn Historical Garden Hidden Gem in Ottawa: A classical French garden layout, planted like an English cottage garden and surrounded wi...
Sunday, June 21, 2009

Beautiful Peonies at the Farm

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Have a look before they disappear... until next year These Peonies can be admired at the Experimental Farm in Ottawa. But hurry up, the temp...
Monday, June 15, 2009

For the Novice Gardener

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Wondering what to plant in sunny spots? Here are some sun loving plants: YARROW (Achillea) Will grow in dry soil, tolerates drought and som...
Sunday, June 14, 2009

More tips for new gardeners

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First-time Gardeners: HARDINESS ZONE It is usually shown on a map. These zones show a geographically-defined area in which a specific catego...

NEW TO GARDENING

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Some tips for novice gardeners Choosing the right plant for the right spot is important if you want your plants to thrive. Here are some ...
Friday, May 29, 2009

Lovely Lilacs

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The Tulip Festival is over, but blooming is not! High season for Lilacs at the Experimental Farm Ottawa, where I shot these photos. Lilac t...
Thursday, May 14, 2009

DANDELIONS

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I love Dandelions, their cheery yellow colors brighten up every meadow in spring. I really love Dandelions. But I do not love them at all in...
Sunday, May 3, 2009

Tulip Festival Ottawa

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If you like TULIPS : mark your calendars for May 1 - 18, and plan for a trip to the National Capital of Canada. The Tulip Festival has gro...
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Crocus

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My favoured color is yellow, that's why I like this time of the year with it's yellow flowering plants: Daffodils, Forsythia, Dandel...
Saturday, April 4, 2009

Apple Blossoms - Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

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When was the last time you have been standing in front of an apple tree? Or an apple orchard in bloom? And when did you see dozens of apple...
Saturday, March 28, 2009

Soil is - were it all begins

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Change your soil, bring it back to life - the organic way! I can't wait for my compost to "harvest". This winter I accumulate...