I don’t know about anyone else, but I have this mental list of places within driving range that I’ve always wanted to see but haven’t yet gotten to. Gradually, I hope to work my way through them as the fates (Money, Capricious Child and Time) allow. One such was Grates Cove. Now Grates Cove is…
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A rose by any other name….
… would still attract slugs. Luckily mine seem to have gotten off relatively unmolested this year. Not so my poor delphinium. The rose above is a bud from “Peace”, which is fairing extraordinarily well this year and was only planted last summer.
Garden Blog
I’ve started a Newfoundland Gardening blog, which I’m hoping will attract a few members and posters who are interested in sharing their tribulations, victories, accomplishments and ideas about gardening in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anyone interested in being a part of it is welcome. Link suggestions also welcome!
“Gross” starts young
Breakfast table conversations are never dull these days. Katherine has been treating us to discourses on her dreams, Christmas list and plans for our car when she grows up. She has also been asking for money. We’re wondering if she has early-onset puberty. Anyway, yesterday’s gem (which started with mundane day-planning stuff) ultimately became something…
Flower photos
No really good reason for these, other than that I am in awe of the variety and vibrancy of the flora that manages to find a toehold in this beautiful land of ours…. Iris unfurl their cloaks to worship the sun. As you can see, I have a thing about irises….
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 