Monthly Archives: April 2010

Today in: Things that distract me.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Laura

Today I was supposed to tackle the new bed and get rid of the bossy false strawberry (I.D by Heather over at Heather’s Urban Garden) Totally not my fault, I got horribly off task and distracted. Seriously lost, in la … Continue reading →

Posted in Patio Garden | 9 Comments

Under a wave of Blooms.

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Laura

One of my favorite spots in the backyard is under the Dogwood. Not only is she a beautiful tree, but my sweat and tears spilled while recovering this Dogwood from certain death via Ivy. It makes the sight of her … Continue reading →

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Many curse words were used in the making of this Trellis: Wordless Wednesday!

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Laura
Posted in Reasons why I love my Husband, Vegetable Garden | 6 Comments

The first Poppy blooms!

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Laura

It may be a cool wet morning on the West Coast, but I have new blooms. The first of the Poppy’s has opened! I love this colour. It’s much more salmon pink than my other orange Poppy’s. It’s definitely not … Continue reading →

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What followed me home

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Laura

Alright I’ve finally had time to go back through and make a list of all my finds from the VanDusen Botanical Gardens Annual Plant sale. For your viewing pleasure my handy dandy cart which assisted in my plant hunting. A … Continue reading →

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Early morning coffee, friendly conversations & a VanDusen plant sale!

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Laura

After reading over on Heavy Petal about the VanDusen Annual Plant sale, I rearranged my weekend plans and made time for this legendary plant sale. It was my first year, but it will not be my last. Every bit about … Continue reading →

Posted in VanDusen Botanical Garden | 11 Comments

What’s a little rain to a Gardener?

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Laura

There was a lot of rain today. But in between those frenzied bursts, it was beautiful. The kind of day spend hunting for rainbows, and playing in the garden. I got a little work done during nap time. Some blue … Continue reading →

Posted in Patio Garden | 4 Comments

Just Ducky

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Laura

The patio garden has really taken off for the year. Most of the pots have been freshened up with new herbs to replace those that I forgot to water through winter.A couple of annuals & perennials dot the ledge. Bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Patio Garden | 7 Comments

What’s blooming on Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Laura

Well this week we have done a lot of looking back here at the Dandelion Wrangler. While that always good for a chuckle or two, for Earth Day I thought we’d ground ourselves in the present. As a tribute to … Continue reading →

Posted in Front Garden | 4 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: In the Rain

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Laura
Posted in Front Garden | 3 Comments