A Pressing Engagement
Every gardener should have a flower press to preserve the beauty of their flowers. Did you press flowers in the pages of books? and add more and more books on top of them for added weight? But what happened when … Continued
Pop Bottle Fish
Here is a fun craft you can make with the kids or grandkids. We have a bridge at the back of our garden and a couple of wooden cut outs of a boy and gift fishing. It is fun to … Continued
The Yummy BBQ Season
BBQ season is wonderful. There are so many foods to cook outdoors. We look forward to bbq cooking all winter. I know some people can bbq all year round but we only do it from spring to fall. It just … Continued
Adorable Little Feet
For the past 2 weeks we have had family visiting from British Columbia. I’ve been here but I haven’t been here. Posts were scheduled ones but I haven’t been replying to comments or visiting my favourite sites. That should change … Continued
Plant Profile: Delphiniums
Delphiniums are lovely tall, perennial flowers that bloom in early summer. This plant is perfect for the cottage garden. Plant in a sunny location and cutting back after blooming will encourage more growth and blooms. You can divide the plant … Continued
Pin Wheel Twirler
I have had this pinwheel twirler for several years. I purchased it one year at a camp trailer park where one of the campers made and sold all sorts of twirlers. This was my first introduction to twirlers and of … Continued
Plant Profile: Creeping Jenny
The creeping Jenny or lysimachia nummularia, has been creeping and creeping outside the pot! I planted lots of small shoots into kettles, teapots, teacups, cups, small pots and more about mid May. Many years ago I must of planted a … Continued
Conch Shell Twirler
Twirlers or whirlygigs are so much fun to have in the garden. Even the gentle breeze will make them twirl. I make them from plastic canvas, wire, beads and a fishing swivel. A conch shell twirler/wind spinner/whirlygig is a good … Continued