Monthly Archives: March 2011

Canada and the reverend are blooming

What a treat to visit Canada Blooms! After a long, cold winter, who isn’t ready to be surrounded by red tulips, yellow daffodils, and the sweet smell of hyacinth?  I felt sort of like I was revving my engine, getting ready for … Continue reading

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I sprouted a leek!

Actually, I sprouted a whole bunch of leeks. They have finally begun to emerge, tiny green shoots poking their way up into the light. The lupins have surprised me by coming up, too. Hurray and hallelujah! Now that the seeds have germinated, … Continue reading

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A new neighbour in the ‘hood

I was sipping my tea today and reading the newspaper (a wonderful morning indulgence provided I get myself out of bed first thing in the morning) when I was suddenly aware of a bird singing in the backyard. Even with … Continue reading

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Wait and pray

So far, nothing. After planting my first batch of seeds, I placed them on an old tray–one Pat brought home from work with leftover sandwiches, I think–and made sure they were kept moist. I placed the whole tray on top of the stove … Continue reading

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Sowing the first seeds

It may be snowy outside, but in my kitchen it smells like spring. The seed starting mix has a wonderful aroma–rain, robins and earth all rolled into one! I could not have been happier than to open that bag and … Continue reading

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The first seeds of winter

My seeds have arrived! I ordered seeds from a catalogue for the first time, from Dominion Seed House in Georgetown, Ontario since it is so close to home. The brown packet appeared in the mailbox today. Hurray! Almost my entire … Continue reading

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