Like most of Ontario, cottage country received a nasty, albeit brief (I hope), reboot of winter over the last few days. Winter tires were scheduled to come off this past Monday, then Thursday... now next Monday. Seems winter hasn't quite finished with us yet. A couple of early robins arrived a few days ago to …
Emerging
As the snow recedes, items left out last fall have begun emerging, reminding me of tasks left unfinished. I meant to throw 'ugly bench' beside the shed, but alas, it was left to collect snow beside the walkway. The emerging heads look at me incredulously... and they're rather freakish.
Gargoyle Woes
My garden gargoyle Agnes is showing some winter whimsy, with her snow-capped head and shoulders. I wonder if she's dreaming of the coming spring, warm sunshine, and daffodils - I know I am!
Shh, the garden is sleeping under the snow…
Providing winter habitats in the garden
Most of the birds and some of the insects we find in the Washington, D.C. area migrate to warmer climates during the winter. However, many species stay in the DC Metro region throughout the year and must rely on a favorable habitat for food and shelter. Unfortunately, many natural areas are shrinking due to human …
Peaceful
The Roses of Fall
Garden Happenings
The garden is bursting with colour, texture and charm.
We all need a little glory right now – Morning Glories
Trumpets of blue.
Monarch
Nothing says summer like a monarch butterfly flitting about the garden.
The Northern Herper 
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