April has been warm and the urge to put in flowers is high. In my Spring urns this year I added some great curly pussy willow and the traditional straight willow.
Life from the back garden
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Saturday, April 29, 2017
Monday, August 25, 2014
Destructive Beetles
These beetles are singing "all you need is love" right now and they are eating and copulating like the world is ending. Which of course it is for them right now - their life cycle is about up.
Meanwhile they have caused destruction to my climbing hydrangea. The good news is that they are leaving my roses alone, and the hydrangea is a tough plant that can withstand the devastation.
Meanwhile they have caused destruction to my climbing hydrangea. The good news is that they are leaving my roses alone, and the hydrangea is a tough plant that can withstand the devastation.
Brown holey leaves show the effect of the Japanese beeltes voracious appetite. |
They are beautiful with their coppery brown body and green jeweled head. |
badly eaten leaves have a lacey quality |
Almost every leaf of this large vine hosts a beetle |
Friday, August 22, 2014
Perennial Mid summer gardens
Perennial gardens are a challenge. Mid summer gardens can be bereft of flowers, if you don't know your zone and don't plan for changing seasons of colour. There is a reason most gardens tours are in late Spring when things are fresh and green and not eaten by bugs.
Of course you can always take the easy way out and put in annuals which will carry you through this time of year.
Every year I plant morning glories for this time of year and they never fail to impress.
Of course you can always take the easy way out and put in annuals which will carry you through this time of year.
Every year I plant morning glories for this time of year and they never fail to impress.
Morning glories and hibiscus |
Daylily |
Phlox |
My favourite phlox |
Monkshood, tall and stately, but need to be staked - you don't find this colour of blue on many flowers. |
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Clematis
What could be prettier - clematis and roses |
Clematis with a Cherokee Chief Dogwood in the background |
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Swan Song
Mute swans settling down for the night, assuming their flamingo pose. |
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Tell tale signs
Finally the snowdrops are appearing. After having the coldest March on record for 100 years I think the worst is over. I removed the layer of leaves that covered the garden so I could appreciate the snowdrops all the better.
The winter was beautiful with a layer of white snow covering the garden debris and making everything look sparkly and new. But once we reach the brown stage of spring I can't hlep being impatient for the flowers of Spring. I even made an urn with artificial flowers.
Now is a good time to rake the garden. The ground is still frozen and you don't damage the tender plants.
The winter was beautiful with a layer of white snow covering the garden debris and making everything look sparkly and new. But once we reach the brown stage of spring I can't hlep being impatient for the flowers of Spring. I even made an urn with artificial flowers.
Now is a good time to rake the garden. The ground is still frozen and you don't damage the tender plants.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Canada Blooms
These flower creations look like real cakes! |
There were some very unusual displays this year.
My favourite exhibit was the Garfield Thompson Landscape Limited. His use of natural settings and water features are incredibly original.
Such detail! |
Water comes out of the stone fountain, across the table, and falls into a recirculating pool. |
Incredible flower dresses. |
Loved the use of natural stone. |
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