A life of whimsey

My Top 5 Annuals for a small cutting garden

I garden in a city on the Canadian prairies, which means space is limited. But that's no reason to think you can't have a small cutting...

It's official. Now offering Garden Consultations.

In the last few years, I've been conducting casual consultations for family and friends, but the time has come to expand my services and...

Throwback Thursday. Looking back at the spring garden

The busy spring season (and, let's face it, life in general) can get in the way of posting as things in the garden happen. But that's...

Assorted Anemones

I’m getting ready to go on vacation this week with @joycepanek, and that means making sure Henry has bread for the week and picking many...

Front Garden June 9 2022

My front garden is such a delight to me at the moment, and I wanted to share that with you. The realities of an urban garden got in the...

Winter Greens

At this time of year I long for green living things. But I live on the Canadian prairies. We’ve got a ways to go before we see anything...

Thankful for the small beauties found each day.

For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in His holy name. Psalm 33:21

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Harvesting Ladies Mantle

My ladies mantle have gone crazy this year. All this rain agrees with them. Their huge size has thrown my garden design off kilter. But ...

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A Daredevil Slug.

It’s been raining a lot here---a lot. It seems to be affecting the wildlife living in my garden. I mean, have you ever seen a slug...

Dreamy Roses