For two weeks in June peony lovers everywhere rejoice and furiously arrange and photograph their precious flowers… or maybe that’s just me. There’s nothing like those delicate shades of pink and that glorious scent wafting from every bloom. But peonies aren’t always as easy to grow as they might seem.
“Tis the last rose of summer, left blooming alone. All her lovely companions are faded and gone.” Any singers out there sing or teach this song? I couldn’t help but sing it to myself as I used up the last of the flowers in my mother’s garden. I was modelling
I wasn’t going to do any more floral arrangements for awhile, but a trip to my Mom’s proved otherwise. The lilies were in bloom, there were a few good white peonies left, and I simply couldn’t resist. Do you have some peonies, lilies, yarrow, and ferns in your yard? If
By now, a weekend at my Mom’s pretty much means that I will be raiding her backyard and making her a floral arrangement. She’s a really good sport about it, helping me out and taking pictures or being an extra set of hands when I need her to. She gets
Hi, I’m Kristen and I help new gardeners learn to grow their own vegetables and beautify their yards. I also share recipes that use all those delicious garden produce. Grab a coffee (and your gardening gloves) and join me for gardening tips, simple recipes, and the occasional DIY, all from the lovely city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
