Monthly Archives: May 2008

A visual update.

I realised that although I have posted pictures as we moved through our project, I really haven’t put it all together. I’m on a mission to correct this. Where we started from.The man with the plan.They dug so deep, they … Continue reading

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A rare backyard find.

This is the stump. Its been blocking the completion of our fence that we started two years ago. The initial urge was the boys wanted to rip it out, whichever method was fastest. I put my foot down. This thing … Continue reading

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A lady of a different colour.

Well my first Iris bloomed yesterday. It was unexpected. I saw her coming for sure, but when she arrived I had to do a double take. I was certain she was a royal purple/blue. I planned the rest of the … Continue reading

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Im here for the gardens, er… I mean houses.

It was a busy weekend. The best part was saved for last. A group of us went to the Royal City. The New Westminister heritage Homes tour was beautiful. We go every year, and I enjoy every bit of it. … Continue reading

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Green Thumb Sunday JoinThis is a blossom of a Pasque flower, well after bloom. I love this quirky plant I’m out of the house today on the New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour. We are looking forward to peeking through some … Continue reading

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The plant that wouldnt die.

“Do not watch the petals fall from the rose with sadness, know that, like life, things sometimes must fade, before they can bloom again.” UnknownThis is the story of the little rose bush that could. It started the year we … Continue reading

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The colours of Spring!

Well I haven’t been able to get in the garden much the past few days. The kids and husband have been sick, which has been keeping me extra busy. While running an errand yesterday I managed to stop in front … Continue reading

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Springs first sizzle!

Nothing signifies that spring is in full swing to me like the bursting of the Bachelor’s Buttons. There is something electric about this plant! It sizzles.The bee’s are all over the Bachelor’s Buttons. A variety of Coral Bells I think.A … Continue reading

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Each new days joy.

Well each day is bringing new joys in the garden. Yesterday the Lupines started blooming. I meant to split this perennial a million times this spring, but ti never happened. The plant is now so large that it is seriously … Continue reading

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Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!

Well I knew it was bear season. There have been spotting’s all over my hood. Including last night when one was wandering up the street. Our road backs onto a salmon creek, and is right off of the mountain. We … Continue reading

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