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



All images on this blog are my own unless otherwise stated.

The garden now requires some major clean-up as another frost has made all the annuals look very sad and droopy. Despite that, the Snaps keep trying to bloom and might do so until early November if we are lucky. The grasses twinkle with the early frosts showing off their sparkly flowers until the warmth of… Read more

Despite the frost, I managed to collect enough from the garden and with the help of a friend who supplied me with some Mophead Hydrangeas put together the flowers for my granddaughter’s wedding on Saturday. I also purchased a dozen strawflowers from a grower in a slightly warmer neighbouring valley. It was a an incredibly… Read more

With the fall Equinox happening tomorrow Tueday September 22nd, I wish everyone a beautiful autumn with much colour to enjoy. Read more
