Early Spring
From tight buds to blossoms in mid February and still blooming at the end of March You can’t beat hazels for an amazing show in late winter and they are as tough as nails. The delicate petals roll up in a cold spell and unfurl when it warms up again and their scent fills the garden on a mild sunny day. Be sure to plant … Continue reading Early Spring
Plant Hardiness Zones
Enjoy but don’t be fooled by this tempting spring weather. We may be lucky and have an early spring or get walloped in March by the proverbial lion! This weather has me in the mood though and thinking about what to put in the garden this year. One thing you should check before you buy is the plant hardiness zone for your area and zones … Continue reading Plant Hardiness Zones
Gardens of Sweden – Carl Linnaeus
Back in 2009, I had the privilege of visiting my dearest friend in Sweden and seeing some of the loveliest gardens and historic landscapes in northern Europe. She lived in Uppsala, the home of the famous “father of taxonomy” Carl Linnaeus. He first studied at the University of Uppsala and later became a professor and rector of the University. His home is now a public … Continue reading Gardens of Sweden – Carl Linnaeus
The Language of Flowers
Flowers have been associated with mankind since ancient times. The earliest evidence of flowers and rituals was found in a grave, over 13,000 years old, in Israel. Aromatic plants and flowers lined the grave in which two skeletons were found. Earlier controversial evidence of pollen found in Neanderthal graves is still being debated on whether it was deliberately placed there by humans or naturally by … Continue reading The Language of Flowers
Yellow
via Daily Prompt: Yellow Continue reading Yellow
Trees in Santiago
Going through my photos of plants and flowers from Chile, I realized I have way too many for one blog. So here is the first of a couple of blogs on plants from Chile, both native and introduced. With its wonderful Mediterranean climate, Santiago boasts both tender and hardy flowering trees. Outside of Santiago is semi-arid but in the city with water, hardy magnolias rub … Continue reading Trees in Santiago
Gardens around the world – Santiago
Its a snowy day here in Ontario so what better to do than some garden daydreaming 🙂 My next few blogs will be about some of the famous and not so famous gardens I have had the good fortune to visit so far! Today’s garden is the Jardín Japonés in Santiago Chile. Santiago is not noted for its public gardens, but this is a lovely … Continue reading Gardens around the world – Santiago
Winter
An early winter’s day Continue reading Winter
Merry Christmas
May you all have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!! Happy gardening, poetry writing and following whatever your heart’s passion may be! http://www.gardengraces.ca Continue reading Merry Christmas
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