Marjorie Harris: A life in the garden.
This morning I was on Niki Jabbour's radio show this a.m. Tremendous energy and information. Now to go out and admire the garden and see the things about to unfurl: Cornus controversa 'Variegata' and the fabulous Stewartia pseudocamillia which is going to be smothered in blooms shortly....
Continue ReadingAs we staggered though the worst most miserable part of the winter-that-never-ends, it's finally time to think about what changes in the garden to make this year. This is the prime time to get professional help if it's needed because once the weather settles into being dulcet the stampede is on...
Continue ReadingSpring always means a rise in ground level water, everybody in the neighbourhood draining into my garden and the usual playground: Some friends tell me I loe the flood and could do without it because it's so much fun slogging around the back...
Continue ReadingAs thought by magic the mud subsided and the crocuses appeared in all their glory. Not ravaged by squirrels these beauties last long enough to feed any passing bee. Listen to me on CBC today April 17 between 8 and 8:30 or go to http://www.cbc.ca/freshair/. I'll be on Fresh...
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