I have to admit, I know little about cars but I know what I love, and that’s a day at the Port Coquitlam car show! Walking on the road is a special thrill. How often do you get a chance to … Continue reading
Last week Michael & I visited Vancouver for the opening of Touch Wood at VanDusen Botanical Gardens. We enjoyed a wonderful evening of art, fantastic food and great company in one of the most beautiful gardens in BC. It was … Continue reading
I love taking a stroll through the Inspiration Garden at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. On a recent visit through the gardens I had the opportunity to peek through their veggie beds with my lens. I admired their creative plantings, use … Continue reading
Port Coquitlam has some truly beautiful gardens, and it isn’t hard to see why. Creativity is being nurtured here. Along Shaughnessy street, a spectacularly drought tolerant display of sedums and succulents mask an otherwise bleh gas station. Creating a patch … Continue reading
I have been known to be a little eccentric at times, so my husband has had a fare amount of practice keeping a straight face as I exult vigorously the details of a recent or evolving project. Even still, he … Continue reading
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
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
Yesterday while going about my regular weekend activities I received an awesome email from Amsterdam Greenhouses. They are regularly sending me fantastic emails and coupons, but this one make me jump for joy! Literally! Yes, that was me with a hop … Continue reading
There were many beautiful gardens this year on display at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Many offering plants and blooms like you’ve never seen before! Some had large and bold modern designs, while other offered simple and serene plantings. … Continue reading
