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Posts from the ‘Green’ Category

20
Apr
DSC_6218 - Version 3 - 2012-08-24 at 14-33-35

When Hobbies Intersect

Sometimes, doodlers don’t even notice when they doodle. This happened to me a long time ago. Read moreRead more

5
Apr
Baby lupin says "watch me grow"

A Little Loopy for Lupins

I wonder if I am going to go a little loopy for lupins. Read moreRead more

28
Mar
Amaranthus growing up [2013-03-28]

5 Reasons Why I Plant Seeds

In just a few days, sprouting has already occurred in certain varieties of seeds that I planted. This has me all excited. Read moreRead more

27
Mar
Seed starting pellets drinking up bright light [Dorval 2013-03-26]

Are You Sprouting Yet?

A few days ago, I reassembled my light garden for the first time since moving here. Read moreRead more

10
Oct
Tomatoes skinny dipping, Dorval

That’s A Lot

Twenty-four litres! (That’s 25.4 quarts.)

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22
Sep
Orange you glad my better half is beside me?

Mouth Watering

If you ask me what fruit makes my mouth water, the answer would be sweet oranges.

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22
Sep
Tomatoes growing among leaves in Dorval

In the Orchard?

“What?! You planted tomatoes in the orchard?”

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1
Sep
Flower bud of the fireweed [Epilobium angustifolium] Dorval 2012-08-24

At What Point?

At what point does a blog become established?

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20
Aug
Pea pod and tendril of Lathyrus latifolius (perennial sweet pea) 2012-08-19

I’m So Glad

The nursery worker looks at me and shakes her head. “I’m so glad you picked that plant!”

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8
Aug
"Shady Blend" grass growing in a tin container in Dorval

That’s Pleasing

I think it comes naturally for many creative individuals to make and live in interesting, pleasing spaces.

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