Monthly Archives: April 2009

Im ready, now where’s that inspector?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Laura

Continuing the Saga of the Backyard tree….It has been confirmed. She is a Black Walnut. I know in my last post about said tree, I stated that she was a Chestnut Tree, well…..I never really believed that. When we first … Continue reading →

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A Gardener in the making.

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Laura

We’ve been planting and tending to our new herbs over the weekend. My daughter has taken to them quite quickly. She loves the smells. I have to admit as a pregnant woman with an over sensitive nose, the smells are … Continue reading →

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Buried and watered, here lies a plan.

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Laura

The front yard is not complete. There are corners unfinished, laden with work tools and excess rock or dirt. It is really hard to see that though. Especially while you are staring at the flowers. Captivating sure somes it up. … Continue reading →

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My Dandelion Wrangler

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Laura

Welcome to The Dandelion Wrangler! As you can see I have quite the gardener’s helper. Problem is she’s in absolute looove with the dreaded Dandelions!This little bunch made it inside the house into a pot of water, where she lovingly … Continue reading →

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The Dandelion Wrangler

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Laura

I’m ending this blog and starting anew. No good reason really, just a bunch of little ones. When I started this blog well over a year ago, the caption under the title read: The Antics of a novice gardener. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter Weekend!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Laura

I just wanted to wish all of my readers a Happy Easter. Was the chocolate bunny good to you?

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Such a quick seasonal correction

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Laura

Today was warm and inviting.Frankly it would have been rude not to go play in it. Yes, Mother Nature. We do remember you are firmly in charge.Of course your April fools joke was brilliant.Your so sneaky!We should have known you … Continue reading →

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The first of the hyacinths

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Laura

The Crocus’ are akin to the dimming of the lights before the production begins. They want you in your seats for the first act.The Hyacinths, dazzling in colours, and rich in smells draw you into to spring.Dressed and ready they … Continue reading →

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Strange days..

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Laura

The weather has been interesting the last few days. Yesterday was gorgeous and sunny,with a side of ferocious winds.I heard the winds were strong that small boats were being knocked around in English Bay.Right at the cusp of a mountain, … Continue reading →

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Catching up.

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Laura

So I’m a little behind. We had a power issue last week that zapped our server. I currently do not have access to any of my pictures, old, or just the one I hadn’t blogged with yet. So I waited, … Continue reading →

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