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greenspace: June 2009

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June 22, 2009. After another crazy week of managing our three kids, the house, the chores, and work, Damon and I packed up the car and began the trek to Greenpoint Campground, in the Pacific Rim National Park. Warm fire going, as well as wine for us and marshmallows for the kids all ready to go. It was a great start to what turned out to be a fabulous, sunny weekend. In Ucluelet, mentioned that she had been picking these to serve fresh to her guests in the morning. Such lucky guests! You know it's been a...

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greenspace: Forest Treasures for Rainy Days

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August 30, 2011. Forest Treasures for Rainy Days. Ask anyone- this summer has been less glorious than we had hoped. Here in Victoria, not once did the thermostats break 30 degrees, not once did we need our fans. Our camping trips were plagued with rain and the sweaters we reluctantly brought along we used each day, sometimes all day. I am continually amazed at the deep and intricate beauty of the west coast forest, impossible to create by hand in ones own garden, and so easily gone unnoticed by most of us.

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greenspace: June 2011

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June 23, 2011. The garden that we inherited at our new home left a little to be desired, and we have been working hard all spring to fix things up. We have pulled, planted, shaped and re-shaped, and things are starting to come together now, ready for the next project. For about two weeks now we've been enjoying fresh strawberries, and today I believe this little patch is at its peak. The time spent caring for these s. Here are a few ideas:. As a groundcover in front of shrubs and perennials. Your local n...

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greenspace: March 2011

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March 28, 2011. Well, we have successfully moved our family to a new home: two adults, three children, one cat, and one mason bee house filled with little nests. Actually, I'm not so sure about that last one. Moving mason bees at this time of year can actually suffocate them, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. These little guys look like blue bottle flies, except that they have four wings rather than two. Only the females sting, and then only if you really mess with them. Ich I have just tearfully said ...

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greenspace: February 2010

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February 7, 2010. The not so long winter. To be honest, this really was one of the easiest winters I've experienced since moving to the coast 16 years ago. I can remember only a handful of mornings in the last three months when I looked out the window and saw frost on the ground and on the roofs of nearby houses. I have been easily jogging outside all winter, without once having to deal with snow, slush, or ice. As usual, the star of the show at this time of year is the Witchhazel. El, especially 'Jelena...

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greenspace: January 2011

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January 28, 2011. Some cheer when it is most needed. Hamamelis x intermedia , commonly known as Witch Hazel, is an excellent winter flowering shrub for the south coast. This species is a cultivated hybrid resulting from a cross between H. mollis (Chinese Witch Hazel) and H. japonica (Japanese Witch Hazel). These winter blooming hybrids are large shrubs that can attain 12 to 15 feet high and wide. They are well suited to use in shrub borders and woodland gardens. H x intermedia 'Diane'. Sunburst' – ...

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greenspace: February 2011

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February 18, 2011. Creating a Delicious Veggie Garden. Organic Vegetable and Small Fruit Gardens. It is that time of year again! Time to get into the garden and start things growing. Many more of us are growing as much food in our gardens, even in very limited spaces, as we can. This latest post will give you a good start to planning your fruit and vegetable gardens. Where should a vegetable or kitchen garden be located? Deer control measures for veggie gardens include:. The raised beds can be free forme...

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greenspace: July 2011

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July 19, 2011. A Trip to the Centre. I love taking the kids to see various public gardens, but my enthusiasm for such ventures is not often matched by the kids. Nothing (or at least nothing that they might want) to buy, no rides, no monkey bars, et cetera et cetera. However, I have to say that once there, the kids are usually just as happy as I am. This is a gorgeo. Us 103 acres in Saanich, of which 9 acres are landscaped with public demonstration gardens. The Centre offers children's summer camps. The f...

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greenspace: September 2009

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September 24, 2009. It's always nice to get some fresh inspiration. Sometimes it comes from visiting a beautiful garden, or the nursery, or even from a walk in the woods with the kids. This week, I got a full day of inspiration when I took Julie M. Workshop, Home Outsid. E Landscape You L. Julie's was one of the pre-show workshops at the annual CanWest Hort Show, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Gaultheria shallon) and Vine Maple. But, on to the workshop itself. Julie Moir Messervy is a designer t...