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6 Mar 2017

Dreaming on a Promise

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Seeds, The Garden 2017, Vegetables | 0

March came in like a wet lion, with a fair bit of rain and wind and then the temperatures dropped about 20 odd degrees in one day, from +13 Celsius to -7 Celsius overnight. Now they are slowly climbing back … Continued

11 Dec 2016

Ontario’s Oldest Municipal Government

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

Wallbridge Village, not far from where I live is the home of Ontario’s oldest municipal government. Although the building is no longer standing the land has been made into a memorial park.

20 Nov 2016

Walking at Presqu’ile

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A week or so ago we went for a lovely walk at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. In early November they have their Christmas craft show and we take the opportunity to visit the show and then walk the beach and trails to … Continued

10 Oct 2016

Canada’s Oldest Chinatown

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

On a gorgeous day in September we visited Canada’s oldest Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia. Only the Chinatown in San Francisco is older. The grand entrance way, Gate of Harmonious Interest, over the street is spectacular to see.

2 Oct 2016

The BC Legislative Building

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

On a gorgeous sunny day in September we decided to have an adventure on the city bus from Langford to Victoria, British Columbia. One of the places we wanted to explore was the Legislative Building. On other trips we had … Continued

26 Sep 2016

Murchie’s, Since 1894

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 1

Did you ever enter a store and know right away you will really enjoy it? The sights and smells as we entered Murchie’s was amazing. This is a tea/coffee store in Victoria, British Columbia. If only my … Continued

24 Sep 2016

Back in Ontario

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 0

It has been awhile since I’ve shared any posts as we have been visiting our family in beautiful British Columbia. The weather was gorgeous while we were there, only 1 real day of rain and a few early morning … Continued

4 Sep 2016

Winging it to British Columbia

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 0

By the time you read this I’ll be finishing the packing and last minute details and by early week we’ll be heading for the airport to board a plane to British Columbia. We are off to visit our family out there … Continued

28 Aug 2016

The Tea Time Tree

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Garden Projects, Out and About, Whimsy | 0

Saylor House, built around 1875 is a wonderful cafe in Bloomfield, Ontario with a lot of history. Walking down the driveway takes you to the cafe in what was originally the drive shed. Here you can sit and enjoy your meal inside or out … Continued

15 Jul 2016

Enjoying Daycations

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About | 0

We’ve been enjoying the summer weather and getting out and about. For Five on Friday I’m sharing five of the fun places we have been to over the few months .

30 Mar 2016

Out and About During March

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

March came in lovely and March is leaving with a rainy day. In between the weather was changeable from ice storms to snow to rain and some nice warm days. We took advantage when we could and got out and about … Continued

2 Mar 2016

Getting Out and About

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

February has come and gone with very changeable weather. We try to get out and about when the weather is nice and of course the camera is always a companion. One of the places we drive by and frequently … Continued