This was my opening line when people came to my table at the Yuletide Fair at Bilston Creek Farm in November. Here's the exciting news---- I get to go again! They accepted me for their Spring Market Series- there are 3 weekends and I will be at the last weekend March 31, April Fools Day,... Continue Reading →
... it's a ranunculus! They don't have a scent- they last 10 days or more in a vase (that is outstanding for a flower that isn't given any chemicals and is organically grown); the colours range from tropical fruit to soft, subtle and sweet- This year I bought my ranunculus and anemones from the wonderful... Continue Reading →
I was recently staying at a place where the forest is integral to the whole experience. It's the kind of place that mostly goes under the radar. You use this computer to find the phone number to confirm the date, because you've lost the piece of paper they gave you last year for when you... Continue Reading →
It's the title of my book which came out almost 5 years ago and continues to be true to this day. I was standing in my greenhouse yesterday, Mother's Day, and I really felt so happy with all the changes that this house has helped me with. I no longer have space for two chairs... Continue Reading →
I feel as though when it comes to dying eggs, yarn or fabric with everyday ingredients, the dye is raised to a level of legitimacy. When red cabbage dyes my tea towel that is sitting too close to the cutting board when I am cutting up it for a salad or a stir fry, I... Continue Reading →
Do you have a bread maker? Or if you make dough for buns from scratch-- here's a little hack that is so simple. The result: super cute little bunnies suitable for any Easter table! If you have children in your life, they can help by rolling the buns (it doesn't matter what size, just as... Continue Reading →
or is it Good morning sunshine? A year ago this week, I started meeting my friends for an early morning walk. We time our walks so that we arrive at a point to see the sunrise. When I started sharing the photographs and video that I take of the day's beginning, I started titling it... Continue Reading →
I hope you have a wonderful day
We had a really warm and sunny Sunday. After a great deal of weeding and moving a few plants, we took a little break. Listening to all the birds, and the enjoying the scents of all the flowering trees in the neighbourhood as well as some of the flowers in my garden as they waft by...quiet... Continue Reading →
In Victoria, being the City of Gardens, many people leave unwanted plants out on their boulevard for other people to have (if all the tomato seeds take and you don't have room or you are dividing perennials). Some people even leave extra plastic bags because they know others may not have that with them when they... Continue Reading →
Scent carries such strong memories. I wish you could smell this double violet-- it reminds me of all the fond memories with a woman who was our next door neighbour growing up-- she was British and for some reason - this beautiful flower just whispers Mrs. Bennett. If we could choose our grandparents- I would... Continue Reading →
