Life in a Zone Three Garden

A 50 year Anniversary Blog started August 2023, of gardening experience in a harsh zone three climate, daily challenges and successes.

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In a Vase On Monday, May 11, 2026

As is frequently the case from freezing to frying at this time of year, it happened again. However, I am still nervous about putting out the Zinnias that I need for two weddings this year. Night time temperatures have not dipped below freezing for a week but you just never know! I have the covers… Read more
In a vase, Monday 4 2026

Spring explodes in this part of the world and then fires off again into summer! Read more
In A Vase On Monday, April 27 2026

Then, 10cm of heavy wet snow weighing down branches and flooding low areas as it melted, happened. back to -5C at night, a broken branch on a favourite tree, flattened Sweet Peas and Ranunculus that a few days ago looked fabulous, now quaking in their roots. One should never be in a rush in this… Read more