Monthly Archives: July 2012

Not Quite Wordless Wednesday: Supertunia Watermelon Charm

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Laura

Straight from my trial gardens, Proven Winners® Supertunia Watermelon Charm is strutting her stuff. These blooms have been sending my sweet tooth into a frenzy! Subtle, yet bold. There is something really special about this flower, as I’m sure you can … Continue reading →

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Escape to the Garden!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Laura

When Rainy days look this good, who needs the sun! The swealtering heat of summer was set back to simmer this week, with a few days of peek a boo rain storms. Moments like this are best enjoyed in the … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Lewisia Cotyledon

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Laura
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The Shade Society Show & Sale: Illuminating the Shade.

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Laura

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to see the Vancouver Shade Society’s annual show at VanDusen Botanical Gardens. I found myself completely enthralled in the finer details of the colourful foliage and fine quirky flowers. The shade garden has … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Bring on the heat, bring on the tomatoes!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Laura
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Sweet, Sweet Alyssum.

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Laura

I love using alyssum in the garden. In pots or tucked into corners of raised beds, this lovely summer annual is a must on my shopping lists. It pretty and fills beautifully with tiny little white flowers that soften the … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Just Aching for a Break in the Rain!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Laura
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Playing in the Puddles at Colony Farms.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Laura

On the last Colony Farms update we were just getting started. There was a lot of weeding to do. Removal of invasives and dancing with buttercup. It was fierce. So a couple weeks on where do we stand? Well we … Continue reading →

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