It's been a long winter here in the Parry Sound area, but Spring's warmth is encouraging the ice to recede and soon disappear. The return of the geese and other migratory birds is so wonderful to see. All too soon, summer will be over and birds will once again be readying themselves for the migration …
Ushering in a Bright New Year
Let's kick 2020 to the curb in style - bright skies and a snow-laden landscape.
Early Autumn Splendor
Calm Harbour
The mid-August Garden
Frills, Fluff & Mid-summer Fancies
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 …
Random Beauty
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.
The Northern Herper 
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