The gardening season, and spring for that matter, doesn't commence for me until I bring out my Muskoka Chair and situate it alongside the yet-to-be-tidied side garden. This is my haven. As Sheldon Cooper would say, this is my 'spot' on this blue planet, the one place I can tune out everything and everyone else, …
My Home Town – Parry Sound
I wasn't born in Parry Sound, but for the last 30 years plus, I've lived in the area. It's small, it's rumour-filled, the population sign has changed in almost the same time, it's hokey - but aren't all small towns? Winter is harsh, but summers are beautiful - except for the tourists! For all it's …
Jump-start on the garden
I can't wait any longer to begin the seasonal pilgrimage to local and regional nurseries for this spring and summer's garden show stoppers! I'll be doing the plant shuffle from outside-garage-back out again for a few more days yet, but I don't mind. I found these lovely Heliotrope and Verbena plants at Sobey's this morning, …
All decked out for spring
Wasn't quite sure what I'd find underneath the tarp placed over the Muskoka chairs last fall, but all is good - no spiders, just a little bit of ice and snow. Can't wait to enjoy some warm spring and hot summer daydreaming from the deck.
Finch Fiesta
Dozens of gold and purple finch ascended on the bird feeders over the last two weeks, probably wondering where and when spring will come to their territory. Despite having to shoot through the bay window, I managed to take a few nice photos of the finch on both the clothes line and feeders. Despite winter's …
Harbour Lights
Parry Sound harbour is slowly transforming into her spring fashion, ice breaking up and the Seguin river rushing over the rapids. First Common Loon sighting in the harbour.
Pardon me, but I’m outta seeds!
This little fellow practically knocked on the window to ask for more seeds.
Spring’s Retreat
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 …
Harbour hues
Parry Sound harbour.
Harbinger of Spring
Couldn't resist buying some pussy willow to help usher spring in just a little faster. Love the fuzzy blossoms.
The Northern Herper 
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