Our Christmas Workshop

Displays from Sheridan

I didn't remember in time to get pictures of all the urns we created at the RWTO Gardening  workshop at my house, but here are a few of the results.  They turned out really well, and I heard from the members that they received many compliments on their urns from visitors to their homes.
Thanks to Mary who brought greenery and boughs with berries for all the extra supplies.
We should do it again!

Finally!!!

I bought this Shishigashira Japanese Maple with the promise that the Fall colour was outstanding.  I have waited 3 years for this little tree to change colour and finally I can say I am glad.  The colour is spectacular. It is a limey green all summer, and then in late Fall it shows its colours.  The leaf is yellow with red and orange tones.  It grows to 200 cm by 200 cm.  So it is not a big tree. Perfect for the spot I have it, because I have a Crimson Queen Japanese Maple close by.  It has already shed its leaves, but the Fall red colour was very deep and vivid.  I saw one in someone else's garden with black mulch around it and the combination was very striking.

Christmas Urns: Balls and Bows

Great colour if it works with your house, but red is still the all time favourite!

Fall Urns

Carefully selected, your fall container can transition to a winter container with a little thought.

No one seems tired of of birch logs yet.  They are still a going concern in containers Spring, Summer Winter and Fall in this area.  I sometimes wonder and worry about all the birches cut down for the branches.  Maybe it will spawn an industry of 'birch tree farms' in addition to the Christmas tree farms. Most of these Fall containers can easily transition to winter containers with the addition of some ornaments and bows.  The nice thing about evergreens it that they last for a very long time. So if you are interested in  having a container done for your entrance or balcony, email margaret@perennialgardener.ca

What Colour!

The Handyman proudly displays the flag year round.  You've got to admit the light shining on the trees is magnificent.

The view out my kitchen window, gladdens my heart each day, even in rainy weather. 

I love the colour of hostas in Fall. (I also love birdhouses!)

Silver Lace Vine

The silver lace vine is a wonderful addition to the Fall garden.  I love this vine now and hate it all summer as it winds its invasive tendrils over my deck. The birds love it too.  As the migrating visitors come to our bird feeder they also spend some time nestled in the vine. So put up with its tangled intrusive ways in the summer for its beauty now.

It's overrrrrr!

Cherokee Sunset dogwood in it's second year. 

Grasses. Demonstrating a "Farrah Fawcett" exuberance!

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’.  I moved this 3x before I found a spot it liked!

Chinese lanterns.  I once gave some of these away and my friend still hasn't forgiven me for their invasive nature!

Well, there is little left to appreciate in the garden.  But it still has a few treasures to reveal. The trees are about to put on a spectacular show and the garden is exiting with a few charms and tricks. My trick with the Chinese lanterns is to pick off some of the leaves to reveal the wonderful lanterns. I bought some hydrangeas and a nest spruce to add to the front.  Plant, plant, divide - that's my Fall mantra!