Nothing says 'Hello August' like day lilies. Despite my ongoing battle with the deer, I've managed to see a new crop of beautiful day lilies emerge from the warm summer soil. Day lilies, astilbe, monarda and coneflowers, the hallmarks of mid-summer blooms. The deer, squirrels and chipmunks have made sure I've seen few roses this …
Hot & Humid Won’t Slow Us Down!
It's been blazing hot and incredibly humid in central Ontario over the last few weeks, and the days head don't indicate that a cool-down is coming any time soon. Despite the heat, the garden is looking great with strong showing from the usual seasonal suspects - mini roses, daylilies, astilbe, coneflowers and various assorted containers …
Dock Days of Summer
Welcome Summer 2020
Of Allium & Peonies
The garden is now bursting with early summer blooms. The only regret is that peonies don't last longer. This is also the first year I've grown allium.
Let’s go for a swim around the pond
The local beaver hut is no longer ice-bound, no doubt allowing it's occupants more freedom to get out and about (while respecting social distancing edicts of course).
We’re Baaack
Several v-shaped honking masses flew overhead as I was driving home yesterday morning, luckily I was able to capture some of the action.
Beautiful Blues
With the ice receding at a quicker pace now, and with warmer temperatures upon us, the water and sky are seemingly in a competition to show off their best and most beautiful blue hues.
The Dog Days of… Spring
In these early, still nippy, Spring days, some of us just can't wait for the warmer temps to arrive to enjoy the simple outdoor pleasures.
Parry Sound (Ontario) Harbour
A storm this way comes
Looking rather ominous
The Northern Herper 
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