Monthly Archives: February 2010

That’s the sweet smell of spring!

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Laura

March has come in like a Lamb here in beautiful BC.My house has the irresistible fragrance of spring.Hyacinth’s are starting to bloom.This year there seems to be no difference between inside and out.In fact the blue Hyacinth’s in my garden … Continue reading →

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The Normalcy of Rain.

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Laura

The rain has captured my heart over the last few days.Cold, but lacking the bite of winter.This downpour is much needed to plants still locked in confusion.Stuck somewhere between winter and spring.You could almost hear the garden rejoice.This is indeed … Continue reading →

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Those are some lovely rings there!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Laura

Last week The Dandelion Wrangler made an Olympic stop to downtown Vancouver to take in the breath taking views and Olympic sized floral arrangements.What a day it was!From atop the Green Roof of the Vancouver Convention centre you could get … Continue reading →

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Our Spring…er, Winter Olympics!

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Laura

Here at the Dandelion Wrangler we are excited to bring you some images from the 2010 Winter Olympics. Here in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.What does this have to do with gardening you ask?Well good Question.I’m not sure.But I tried my … Continue reading →

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Oh Mother Nature, what have you done?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Laura

The second wave of Crocus are blooming in the garden.I love the deep purples.So courageous, so bold.The pinstriped purple’s are a little more subdued,but none the less, fierce!This little straggler was hiding behind the Day Lilly’s new growth.No clue when … Continue reading →

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Busy Bee’s

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Laura

It’s been a quiet week here at the Dandelion Wrangler.That usually just means I’m extra busy out in the ‘real’ world.This week has been and still is a doozyBut fear not, I will still make time for all thing garden … Continue reading →

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A picture perfect kind of day

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Laura

It was a beautiful sunny day.Worth of a few snaps for sure.Not a bad time to be visiting BC.The Olympics are days away.People from around the world are gathering together,reveling in the beauty of this land I call home.Relax, unwind.Taking … Continue reading →

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Order restored.

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Laura

So I may have forgotten to mention that I caved.I did an initial sweep of the garden Friday.All long suffering perennial debris got whisked away.Memories of season past.The slate has been wiped.I had helpers of course.The resident bug collector found … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering the backyard

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Laura

She was looking for a worm she once saw.I was trying to find the hidden treasures.Pushing through the grass and random invasive perennials,the Crocus’ bob their heads.What determined little flowers.Every year I proclaim I am going to dig up these … Continue reading →

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Forgive me for my insanity, it’s a seasonal thing.

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Laura

I’m losing the battle for my heart and mind.Sure my mind tells me it’s clearly to early for a spring cleanse,but my heart,oh my heart……My garden is still frayed at the edges.From a winter of wear and tear.Which is relatively … Continue reading →

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