I never had any other desire so strong, and so like to covetouseness, as that one which I have had always, that I might be master at last of a small house and a large garden.
- Abraham Cowley, "The Garden" (1666)

Monday, 24 December 2012

Christmastime!



Max in hats
Peroghy marathon

 
 Winter greens and tree
 These are shots of the BC Provincial museum.
The Old Town section all done up for Christmas

I could live in surroundings like these, so beautiful.








 A visit to Christ Church Cathedral. This stained glass is of The New Jerusalem! Magnificent! On Christmas Eve... Blessings to all! Merry Christmas!
                                              

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Looking back, looking ahead

 This years garden was quite a success, with more compost, and also the addition of more flowers and vegetables mixed together. It was a bit unruly, but lush and gorgeous. I cover my newly planted seeds with black plastic nursery trays upturned, to keep the cats from digging them up.
 These foxgloves really took off this year under the shade of the trees.
 This bed was raspberries, sweetpeas, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, parsley, beets, carrots, nasturtiums, and gladiolas in the foreground.
 The front garden is north-facing and planted with more shade loving plants.
 My husband built this bed this year out of driftwood and filled with compost it was very fertile. With peas, arrugula, (which we are still eating in November)lettuce, spinach, pumpkins, cilantro, a volunteer tomato, and all kinds of flowers that my daughter planted from seed in her corner.
So, I saved some seeds for next year. The beans were great and were non GMO, so they will produce true to the original plant, and haven't been tampered with genetically. Looking forward to next years garden, and hope to plant more non-GMO seeds so we can keep harvesting not only good food, but free seeds for the next year!

Saturday, 1 December 2012

Thankyou Gypsy YaYa for being my first follower!

Stitchin' and feedin' time

I made this little pin cushion to keep track of my needles,
while my daughter and I have been making Christmas ornaments.
A sure sign that Ozzy and Henry have accepted Max -
they are eating together and even let Max finish off their serving!

Thursday, 22 November 2012

A very rich summer

A rich summer on a small budget,
seeing our own yard and the beaches and parks around us,
enjoying each others company, and using our creativity.

Thursday, 8 November 2012

It's now two cats in the yard plus one. Max. Adorable, sweet tempered and a real talker. He has something to say about everything. Especially when him want hugs.

Monday, 27 August 2012

We camped on Saltspring Island this summer. It is one of the Gulf Islands. What a magical place.
This is a garden center/campground that we visited. Really beautiful and rustic.

 How would you like a shower in here, under a giant Douglas Fir?