All Entries in the "Sharon Harrison" Category
Counting raindrops: Grateful as rain barrels slowly replenish
Scraping the bottom of the barrel seems to have taken on a whole new meaning in this hot summer of no significant rainfall. In its literal sense, I have indeed been scraping the bottom of the barrel (green and icky) which is no easy task because it is far down and my arms barely reach. […]
Where have all the flowers gone?: Struggles in an arid summer garden
While it may well share title – for those old enough to recall the song – it seems an apt question in light of this very challenging growing season: where have all the flowers gone? Many have failed to materialize, others didn’t even set bud (or buds shrivelled), some put every ounce of energy they […]
The meaning of the mulberry tree, and other fruitful sharings
Venturing through the hip-high grasses of the meadow, a old piece of found wood acting as a stick to help guide and steady through the tall, scratchy vegetation, I was armed with a basket, camera (of course), a few lidded containers, a water bottle and snacks (since I thought I might be here a while). […]
Under the humming linden tree, and the enchanted woodland place
The lovely large linden tree that graces my property is out-performing this summer when it comes to blossoms, where it doesn’t seem affected by any lack of moisture these past many weeks, or the abundance of heat -or perhaps it thrives because of it. It flowered last year, a little, but this year, the big […]
Tip-toeing through the tulips, tree planting and petrichor
Tree planting is a big part of the May gardening scene at my house this spring, and while they are not exactly trees as we imagine trees to be at this point, the recently acquired bare-root tree seedlings (or saplings), ranging from one-foot twigs to more sturdy four-foot specimens, need planting quickly. Around 25 tree […]
Of birds, budding bulbs and indoor blooms (and baby bloom)
Bird activity in the late April garden is intense and often interesting, not as intense as it will be in the hopefully warmer month of May, but it’s a great time for watching a variety of birds return to the garden, as well as observing bird behaviour. It’s pure delight to hear joyful birdsong, especially […]
Observing early spring days and finding colour
The early days of April are an interesting time for observing the land that makes up the garden, with some days more wintry than spring-like. April offers a prelude to what will come, excitement and anticipation growing for what may soon be. It’s that time of year that feels like we are on the cusp […]
My Garden Life – Establishing roots and letting things grow
New places, unfamiliar surroundings or a different environment can often translate into new beginnings and a new starting-off point, offering a fresh perspective. As custodian and steward of a small acreage In my new garden space, I not only feel in my element, and somewhat privileged, but also overwhelmed at the size and space, the […]
