How was your summer? Summer 2015, if necessary. Mine: amazingly fast and unfortunately finished. The sun sets just before 6pm now, and the scent of woodsmoke is in the air. I wish I’d accomplished more in the warmer weather, but at least my summer flowers put on a great display. Continue reading »
Jamie and I love the veggie garden, because we get to tinker with things outdoors and occasionally there’s free food. Sometimes I think it’s an elaborate game of chance, regardless of how many afternoons have gone into it, but I’ll highlight three things it’s got going for it: two DIY improvements and one particular plant that we’d recommend to anybody. Continue reading »
Last summer, despite the progress made in the mixed border, I felt pretty bored with my garden when midsummer rolled around and nothing was blooming. Since then, I planted a bunch of native wildflowers to hopefully add some colour and knit things together. Continue reading »