July 20th, 2008 Confession time again. I am not a fan of Clematis. I would even go so far as to say I dislike Clematis. Intensely dislike! If you are among those gardeners who feel no garden is complete without a vine or two you are at this moment in shock no doubt. My apologies for any discomfort [...]
May 19th, 2008 From the moment the first forsythia began to bud out, I knew we were in for a fabulous showing of flowering shrubs this year. Thanks to the cooler temperatures we’ve had this year, flowering periods have been extended and we are able to enjoy the show longer than we do in warmer springs. But, as [...]
May 11th, 2008 As much as perennials, herbs and annuals combine to create the ambience in our gardens, in the spring, it is the flowering shrubs and trees that are the mood makers. In keeping with the age of our house, mostly old fashioned flowering shrubs such as Forsythia, Mock Orange, Lilac and Bridal Wreath Spirea bring colour [...]
