Beautiful British Columbia

Archive for the ‘Green Thumb Sunday’ Category

Green Thumb Sunday

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

I know it’s nearly power boating season in British Columbia when the tulip trees and ornamental cherry trees start blooming! We’ve had some dry weather, with WARM sunshine over the last week. Hugo and I were out for a walk a few days ago admiring the neighbours gardens and blossoms.

Look how the sunlight was backlighting the flowers of this Hellebore, making it’s green and white petals translucent.Hellebores produce such lovely flowers but I’ve never grown them!

Beware of such magical beauty - some species such as the Black or White Hellebore can be deadly, and the plant is the subject of many legends involving sickness, death, witchcraft, madness and medicine!

Posted in Green Thumb Sunday | 2 Comments » | Read more..

Green Thumb Sunday

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Join

Spring has sprung,
the grass is riz.
Welcome to Beautiful British Columbia,
where all the flowers iz!

HAPPY EASTER!

Posted in Green Thumb Sunday | 3 Comments » | Read more..

Green Thumb Sunday

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Join

Can you imagine receiving a bouquet like this? I love this little girl and think she deserves a darling name. Any ideas?

Posted in Green Thumb Sunday | 3 Comments » | Read more..

Green Thumb Sunday

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Join

I used to grow lovely hanging baskets when we didn’t have a boat! Flowers and boating just don’t seem to go together and boating wins out every time. Last summer I tried a few pots of herbs on the back deck - they didn’t seem to appreciate the salt spray.

Luckily I have photos of the ‘gardening days’ to enjoy now.

Posted in Green Thumb Sunday | 3 Comments » | Read more..

Green Thumb Sunday

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Join

Tulips at Attention!

What is your favourite color tulip? Do you like multi-colored bouquets or a single color to match your decor? I have such a difficult time deciding when buying a bouquet, but usually go for the pink shades.