This is the time of year when my Rose of Sharon tree becomes on the bright stars of my garden. Our Rose of Sharon begins blooming anywhere from mid-July to the end of July, and continues pretty much through to the end of August. It's lovely purple...

Join Well it was a slow start, but as of this past week summer's finally arrived in Toronto! The week, well let's say last Sunday, started with rain and a massive lightening storm. Spectacular really – with sheet lighting and huge vibrant...

My husband has the day off work today and earlier this afternoon he suggested that we go outside into the backyard and just sit in the garden at our Patio table. Needless to say my laptop comes out with me when we do this (although the glare from...

I wish Peonies bloomed all summer long. They are so lovely, so delicate and oh so short lived! My peonies are long gone ... they finished blooming in late June, but I just realized that I never posted a photo of my Peonies. I only took pictures of...

Join Well, so far this year I can't say it's been a great summer or great gardening season ... Some of my plants are behind while others are not liking this weather at all! We're finally having some warm humid weather here in Toronto (still not as...