Birds of Paradise - London

05/31/2026

After a weekend away last weekend, I am finally home with time to use my garden gloves and tools at the ready. Things have really come along with the rain and sunshine. Thank you Spring, for finally arriving. This Mystic Yellow Dahlia found a home in my garden a few weeks ago, I love her dark foliage and delicate centre. It looks like a raspberry! It may be time for a nap after lunch with my sister who returns home Tuesday to Calgary.

05/24/2026

Rainy but mild, good for running for the participants. Out for dinner with the runners and their spouses shortly.

05/18/2026

Mama and baby......I didn't take this image, but I was with a friend that did. I suspect they are both grateful that the weather has warmed up but weren't fond of the nearby fireworks last night. Lots of gardening after the plant sale on Saturday, establishing new gardens and caring for the established. I'm ready for a cold beverage and my lounge chair. Enjoy the last hours of this outstanding day.

05/11/2026

Beautiful tulip season, with the cold days, the flowers are lasting even longer. I'll miss them on my visit to Ottawa for the Tamarack Marathon weekend (I'm a spectator) but look forward to so much else to do.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day

05/02/2026

Ugh, and then it snowed a little today.

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05/01/2026

Forecast is -6 overnight here. Just put everything outside back in the garage. Where it will stay until Sunday when things are supposed to warm up. Endless cold and biting wind in London.

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04/22/2026

04/18/2026

Finally, some proof that spring has sprung. Lots of action from the soil and the grass is greening beautifully in London. The rain.....enough already, more sun please!
Small pink flowering Bergenia, day lillies and garlic and Lenten Rose.