November Surprises — It was November 21, it had just finished snowing and it was very cold. It was also a sunny day. I was sitting at the table having my mid-morning snack and looked out the back window to see a whole flock of Juncoes. They were zooming through the garden, in…

Versatile Flowering Plants — I was inspired to write this article from talking to Sharing Words and gardening guru Ivy Shepherd who both enjoy and grow Geraniums in their gardens. In the mid-1990s, while completing my horticultural studies through the University of Guelph*, part of my course requirements included working at a plant-related company. …

November 2022 — A New Feline Friend — Ever since our beloved Gandalf the Grey crossed the Rainbow Bridge September of 2021, we have been debating about bringing another kitty into the family. We have been worried that a new cat might disrupt Taffy, who is very nervous and dislikes change. While she has become much more interactive…

…Treasured Trust — As many of you already know, a couple months ago, Dennett, creator and editor of Weeds and Wildflowers, asked me to help her with Weeds and Wildflowers. She was going through some pretty heavy stuff and needed some breathing space. So I began to help out with editing duties, which…

The garden goes into shutdown —

My Insides are NOT My Friends — Strange subject to write about, I guess, but possibly sharing my experience will help someone else cope a bit better if this happens.