well, not my room…but my apartment.

well, not my room…but my apartment.

my boyfriend & i just moved into a condo together. things are still a little messy and unorganized…but i love it, and i’m happy. the front door. welcome. :) view when you walk in. bulletin board behind the door with

well, not my room…but my apartment.

well, not my room…but my apartment.

my boyfriend & i just moved into a condo together. things are still a little messy and unorganized…but i love it, and i’m happy. the front door. welcome. :) view when you walk in. bulletin board behind the door with

Do I really know what I’m doing? The answer is obviously “No!”

Do I really know what I’m doing? The answer is obviously “No!”

My first year starting indoors and I’ve made all of the rookie mistakes. The lighting is less than desirable, so all the plants are leggy. The zinnias, in particular, are not going to be producing any flowers this summer– 5

Do I really know what I’m doing? The answer is obviously “No!”

Do I really know what I’m doing? The answer is obviously “No!”

My first year starting indoors and I’ve made all of the rookie mistakes. The lighting is less than desirable, so all the plants are leggy. The zinnias, in particular, are not going to be producing any flowers this summer– 5

cherry parfait I can enjoy on a diet

cherry parfait I can enjoy on a diet

Our cherry parfait is blooming profuselyup close of cherry parfait bud 

cherry parfait I can enjoy on a diet

cherry parfait I can enjoy on a diet

Our cherry parfait is blooming profuselyup close of cherry parfait bud 

A tree/bush from Mt. Vernon – What is it?

A tree/bush from Mt. Vernon – What is it?

Hi all – my husband and I *finally* went to Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington, even though we’ve lived in the area for almost a year. My FAVORITE part of the whole day – the kitchen gardens and

A tree/bush from Mt. Vernon – What is it?

A tree/bush from Mt. Vernon – What is it?

Hi all – my husband and I *finally* went to Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington, even though we’ve lived in the area for almost a year. My FAVORITE part of the whole day – the kitchen gardens and

Munching pests

Munching pests

Something is munching on my posies. I sprayed yesterday with the pyrethium stuff I bought last year. Hopefully that will not turn out to be a bad thing. Is there any way of knowing what the beasties are from looking

Munching pests

Munching pests

Something is munching on my posies. I sprayed yesterday with the pyrethium stuff I bought last year. Hopefully that will not turn out to be a bad thing. Is there any way of knowing what the beasties are from looking

Tadpoles

Tadpoles

Here is a close up of the pond and you can see some of the tadpoles. The water lily is growing fast and there are already two leaves on the top and two more on their way to the surface.

Tadpoles

Tadpoles

Here is a close up of the pond and you can see some of the tadpoles. The water lily is growing fast and there are already two leaves on the top and two more on their way to the surface.

Flower Pictures

Flower Pictures

Flax. Alchemilla. Geranium (Cranesbill). Pasque Flower leftovers. Iris in waiting.. Cornflower Funky hairdo! Lupine. Finally opened this morning.. Same thing here! Caraway. Also, here’s some irises I found in a cemetery near my house.

Flower Pictures

Flower Pictures

Flax. Alchemilla. Geranium (Cranesbill). Pasque Flower leftovers. Iris in waiting.. Cornflower Funky hairdo! Lupine. Finally opened this morning.. Same thing here! Caraway. Also, here’s some irises I found in a cemetery near my house.

SEEDS

SEEDS

OMG OMG! The seed pods are ready!!! BOUNCE WHEEEEEEE ~sheepish look~ Errr, so yeah, the have seeded. Woohoo. Next years garden is already blooming in my mind.

SEEDS

SEEDS

OMG OMG! The seed pods are ready!!! BOUNCE WHEEEEEEE ~sheepish look~ Errr, so yeah, the have seeded. Woohoo. Next years garden is already blooming in my mind.

Identifying creepy crawlies

Identifying creepy crawlies

I hope this is okay to post here, as I’m not sure where else to look at the moment. I had seen a type of bug in my bathtub once before, but ignored it since I only saw one. Last

Identifying creepy crawlies

Identifying creepy crawlies

I hope this is okay to post here, as I’m not sure where else to look at the moment. I had seen a type of bug in my bathtub once before, but ignored it since I only saw one. Last

plant ID

plant ID

A friend of mine is working on turning her New York CIty building’s backyard into a garden, and this plant is popping up all over the yard. She didn’t plant it and isn’t sure whether she should keep it or

plant ID

plant ID

A friend of mine is working on turning her New York CIty building’s backyard into a garden, and this plant is popping up all over the yard. She didn’t plant it and isn’t sure whether she should keep it or

In need of some meal ideas

In need of some meal ideas

Here are all the gorgeous veggies my aunt gave me from her garden today: zucchini,cucumbers,tomatoes,green beans,banana peppers,brocco-flower,and rose-hips. What are some of your favourite ideas for using up lots of veggies,mainly zucchini? I was browsing Allrecipes.com and got a great

In need of some meal ideas

In need of some meal ideas

Here are all the gorgeous veggies my aunt gave me from her garden today: zucchini,cucumbers,tomatoes,green beans,banana peppers,brocco-flower,and rose-hips. What are some of your favourite ideas for using up lots of veggies,mainly zucchini? I was browsing Allrecipes.com and got a great

Mystery Plants and Other Stuff

Mystery Plants and Other Stuff

Hi everyone, I need some help identifying the first two pictures/plants. The leaves on the first picture look just like the leaves on an Iris yet the stem to the bloom reminds me of a Lily. The flower is slightly

Mystery Plants and Other Stuff

Mystery Plants and Other Stuff

Hi everyone, I need some help identifying the first two pictures/plants. The leaves on the first picture look just like the leaves on an Iris yet the stem to the bloom reminds me of a Lily. The flower is slightly

Plant Sale at Walmart!!!!

Plant Sale at Walmart!!!!

OK, so last night, Brian said it was ok if we went and got this Bromeliad that was on sale for $3.00 at Walmart. When we got there, they also had a nice Yucca Cane, which looks like a small

Plant Sale at Walmart!!!!

Plant Sale at Walmart!!!!

OK, so last night, Brian said it was ok if we went and got this Bromeliad that was on sale for $3.00 at Walmart. When we got there, they also had a nice Yucca Cane, which looks like a small

Blooms…

Blooms…

Goldfish Plant and Christmas Cacti

Blooms…

Blooms…

Goldfish Plant and Christmas Cacti

Nasturtium – Alaska Mixed (flowering herb that taste peppery)

Nasturtium – Alaska Mixed (flowering herb that taste peppery)

O hai! Anyone else here growing Nasturtium, Alaska Mixed? I like to walk all around Toronto, and strangely, while I’ve noticed a lot of people growing ‘normal’ Nasturtium, I have yet to encounter the Alaska Mixed specimen, which has marbled

Nasturtium – Alaska Mixed (flowering herb that taste peppery)

Nasturtium – Alaska Mixed (flowering herb that taste peppery)

O hai! Anyone else here growing Nasturtium, Alaska Mixed? I like to walk all around Toronto, and strangely, while I’ve noticed a lot of people growing ‘normal’ Nasturtium, I have yet to encounter the Alaska Mixed specimen, which has marbled

I have a thing for red

I have a thing for red

Someone made action figures of me, haha.The owner Thanks for viewing!

I have a thing for red

I have a thing for red

Someone made action figures of me, haha.The owner Thanks for viewing!

A bit of picspam

A bit of picspam

My basic plant philosophy is native, edible or both. So I’ve been slowly removing plants I find boring and taking up space and replacing them in the house I bought a year ago. For example, the crepe myrtle I was

A bit of picspam

A bit of picspam

My basic plant philosophy is native, edible or both. So I’ve been slowly removing plants I find boring and taking up space and replacing them in the house I bought a year ago. For example, the crepe myrtle I was