Maintenance…..

Maintenance…..

One of the responsibilities we have as homeowners are all of the ongoing maintenance projects. As long as we stay on top of them it should never feel overwhelming at any given time. With our homes being one of the largest investments we make in our lives, it pays to...
Abkhazi Garden….

Abkhazi Garden….

I will try again to upload some of the photos that I took at the Abkhazi Garden in Victoria. Everything was so beautiful, fresh new lime green growth, flowers galore, moss covered rocks and magical ponds – add in a tea room and gift shop and it is a complete...
A day to Victoria….

A day to Victoria….

Late last week, I had the opportunity to drive down to Victoria on my own, it was a gorgeous sunny day and one of the first that felt truly warm. There were so many places that came to mind that I would love to explore but narrowed it down to just a few. My next...
Spring…

Spring…

The new fronds on all of the ferns in our garden are beginning to unfurl, they seem to grow at least an inch everyday! The Japanese Maple ‘Shishigashira’ or Lions Mane maple at our front entry is such a delight through each season, the fresh & delicate...
Night gardening….

Night gardening….

Sounds crazy but it is one of my favourite times to be out in the garden, from right after dinner & dishes (sometimes I skip the dishes till later just to get out there sooner!) I took these pictures as soon a I got outside because the light looked so good, it is...