river rushes by flowers take their time via On The Terrace By The Connecticut — leaf and twig
Skyward
The clematis has finally made it to the top of the arbour!
Can’t look away
A colour explosion in the mid-summer garden. Mother Nature updates her wardrobe once again, adding fiery oranges, peaches, fluorescent pinks, bright yellows and velvety purples. A celebration of beauty in my own backyard. Blessed.
A Few More Bad Apples: As The Climate Changes, Fruit Growing Does, Too — News : NPR
Apple growing is a ruthless business obsessed with good looks. Higher temperatures affect every part of of the fruit's life cycle, from more pests to changing color — and can even give them sunburn.(Image credit: Jake Rajs/Getty Images) via A Few More Bad Apples: As The Climate Changes, Fruit Growing Does, Too — News : NPR
Between the Rows – August Edition — Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Welcome veggie gardeners! It’s time to check out the August VCE Garden Guide for vegetable and herb gardening! via Between the Rows – August Edition — Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Shelter
Standing silent Ever watching Guarding Fountain and arbour Protecting, sheltering Nurturing Creating harmony Garden Sentinels
Dandelions: drops of sunshine that pack a nutritional punch!
Under-valued and decried as a mere weed, the humble yet very hardy dandelion is all too often vilified as a mere weed, a scourge that gardeners and landscapers are often determined to rid from view using harmful chemicals and sprays. I for one hope more people will refute this misinformed view of dandelions as they …
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Hue are you?
Vincent van Gogh tried, Monet got close, but Mother Nature's paintbrush is like no other artist. The hues of summer are vibrant and alive, the variety and range of colour is astounding.
Emerging
Hidden beneath soil, shrouded in mystery You began pushing up Up to the sun Growing higher, higher I wait impatiently for you I watch You unfurl so slowly Disguising your glory Not much longer now I wait to gaze upon your beauty Emerging Soon, soon, you will be here Dahlia
A Celebration
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are one of the most versatile and hardy plant species for the Ontario garden. Their cheerful colours and range of sizes offer something for anyone looking to brighten a sun or sun/shade spot in the garden. I've spent years collecting different varieties, and then eagerly awaiting each to unfurl in the early, mid …
The Northern Herper 
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