Archive for May, 2009

What’s blooming this week here in Southern Ontario? This perennial geranium was given to me as a cutting by my mother-in-law.  It’s very vigorous, and smells wonderful, all citrus and spice. My comfrey plant was a gift from my friend Kelly. I planted it next to the rain barrel, in hopes it would help disguise...
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Tuesday evening Graham and I rented a tiller from Home Depot.  They have a deal on right now that gets you half price on evening rentals of tillers and aerators until next week, so this four-hour rental only cost $17.50! The vegetable patch had been looking woefully neglected so I was thrilled when Graham offered...
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Every year in mid-May, I start to take an interest in the local garden centres, popping in on my way by to check out the selection and prices of annuals and vegetables.  I rarely buy anything until after the Victoria Day long weekend, though.  The long weekend here in Canada is the time that...
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Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. I hope your new garden in Alberta will bring you as much joy as those you’ve grown in Ontario.
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I realized just the other day that I haven’t yet mentioned here on this website that my husband and I are expecting our first baby!  The third member of our family will be arriving in November.  I’m almost at the end of my first trimester since I’ll hit 12 weeks this coming Friday. What does...
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