Sep 1, 2010
The hydrangeas in our garden are almost past their peak but I managed to cut this whole bucket full, plus another full vase. These ones are such an unusual colour this year, they have gone a soft greyish green that is just gorgeous and soft looking. Some blooms on the...
Aug 23, 2010
Finally, after years of dreaming about growing and harvesting lots of lavender, I have done it! Along with the seven or eight lavender plants that are scattered about in our Qualicum garden, I have planted a bed with a dozen or so plants on Hornby. They were all...
Aug 1, 2010
I am very much a novice with mountain biking, not really a newbie but still hanging back as a novice. What joy it brings to be challenging yourself to make the next hill and not have to be in granny gears! The feel of rushing down the trails with the wind cooling you...
Jul 30, 2010
Quail are just one of the many species of birds that thrive in our west coast location. We have quail families that inhabit our gardens year after year with Mom & Dad quail raising at least two broods each summer. They are so entertaining to watch as they scurry...
Jun 23, 2010
One of our very good friends has been rebuilding a ’31 Ford pick up for quite some time, it was just completed a couple of months ago. After dreaming of this day for over 30 years he can now proudly show his friends & family what he had envisioned for so...
May 3, 2010
Well, maybe not quite bridal but each time I look at this rhododendron as I come up our sidewalk or look out of the window at it, I think of brides! All of the rhodies and azealeas are at their peak right now and they are just glorious. The lilacs and dogwoods have...
