The Praying Mantis
The weather has been glorious this week … chilly morning but fantastic afternoon. We’ve been doing lots of clean up outside, but I hate to start putting things away when it is so nice out, but I also know … Continued
The Feeders are Busy
We spend many hours watching the feathered lens friends flit in and out of the garden. It seems a never ending job to keep the feeders full at this time of the year as more and more birds are returning or … Continued
Garden Books – Pressed Flowers
Every gardener should have a flower press to preserve the beauty of their flowers and leaves. I shared my traditional flower press awhile ago, one my husband made from wood. I also tried out a microwave flower press (an idea … Continued
Sewing: Don’t Bug Me Bookmark
With the weather on the change you might be spending more time reading or maybe you are making some quick and easy Christmas gifts. Our temperatures have cooled right down and overnight they are dipping down to around 7 Celsius. … Continued
Silent Fluttering Wings
Silently the butterflies flutter through the garden all summer long. Take a peek at more lens friends from the garden.
Air Force Museum
We live quite close to the National Air Force Museum which is located at CFB Trenton.
Alaska Peas
Peas are very ap’pea’ling. There is nothing better than popping out into the garden and picking some peas and eating them fresh from the pod. Sow pea seeds in early spring. Plant about 2.5 cm deep and cover with soil. … Continued
Recipe: Braised Red Cabbage
A huge head of red cabbage was given to me by a neighbour, along with yellow beans and field tomatoes. Red cabbage isn’t a vegetable that I usually cook but I wanted to try it out. I’ve had it in … Continued
The Galloping Goat
If you are down my way and driving through Prince Edward County you must visit The Galloping Goat. It is located to the south of Picton on the road to Milford. This is an eclectic store by the Black River … Continued