P is for Poppies. The seedlings pop through the ground in April. They are little hairy leaves that grow quite quickly. Those green fuzzy heads start popping up in early May. They are quite fascinating to watch as they slowly … Continued
The white throated sparrow is another species of sparrows that can be overlooked. This little guy is not to be confused with the white crowned sparrow. The black and white head stripes are similar, except the white throated has little … Continued
O for Obedience plant … a perennial plant that isn’t always obedient in the garden as it can become quite invasive. Or is it O for obedient plant … that shows no obedience when growing in the garden. Obedience/obedient plant … Continued
One of our favourite places to daycation at is the Wellington Beach.
Venidium is a wonderful annual that was native to South America. I was introduced to these annual flowers a few years ago in a seed swap and was amazed by the colouring and the formation of the blooms.To see them … Continued
The common redpoll visits the feeders quite frequently. Redpolls belong to the finch family This little bird is about the same size as a goldfinch, around 12 or 13 cm. long. Sometimes they are commonly mistaken for house finches or … Continued
The trees in the garden have taken on their own personali’trees’. These two tall populars towards the back of the garden are having a chat with each other and keeping check of who arrives at the feeders. I just love … Continued
We live in an amazing part of Ontario and each summer the tourists flock here for the scenery, the wineries, the beaches, the antique shops, the artist galleries and more. One of the fun places to visit is Birdhouse City … Continued
Morning glories or Ipomena are wonderful fast, growing annual vines that produce numerous blooms during August and September. These vines will self seed if the seeds drop to the ground and over winter. Blooms can be white, pink, blue, mauve, and … Continued
Lupins are a tall perennial plant that prefers full sun and dry soil. They bloom in late spring or early summer, usually around June. Lupins are of Egyptian or East Mediterranean origin. The plant belongs to the Lupinus family of … Continued