My Garden - Gold

(Tradescantia )

 

Adding gold to my periennial garden

is Spiderwort "Blue and Gold"

 

...adding light and cheer,

 even on a cloudy day

 

Linked to

http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/05/home-and-garden-thursday-25.html

Cottage Garden Party http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.ca/

Be Inspired - http://www.commonground-do.com/

My Garden - Charming Chives

 

Close to the door of my dwelling

I have a small clump of chives

nestled in my Perennial garden.. 

 

...so I can quickly run outside to snip off

a few fresh stems to spice up my salads...

 

Not only are the flowers charming,

they are edible as well.  : )

 

Don't you think they make a great addition to my garden?

 

 

Linked to
http://www.tootsietime.com/2013/05/fertilizer-friday-flaunt-your-flowers_23.html
http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/share-your-cup-thursday-59.html
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/05/165th-inspire-me-tuesday.html
http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.ca/
http://www.anoregoncottage.com/2013/05/ideas-from-greek-gardens/

Trail Race anad Alouette Lake

 

 

Last week Saturday we took part

 in a 14 km trail race in

Golden Ears Provincial Park.

 

 

 

The race begins along the lakeshore

 and then up into the trees and onto the hiking trails.

The scenery of  Alouette lake

is breathtaking each time we visit there.

 

The beaches were peaceful 

and will be empty until summer...

 

.....and the water was quiet and still.

 

 

The BC Hydro Alouette Dam

at the mouth of the lake.

My Garden - Transport

 

When I see a Japanese Maple (Bloodgood) on as a $20 special

at the local Garden Center,

 I can not resist...

...I can't let such a good deal pass me by,

even though I only have a little Escape.

 

 

A kindly lady walked by, stopped and asked in amazement...

"Can you fit all that in?"

 

Oh, I have done this numerous times...

with leaves waving gently in the passenger seat

 as I drive home.

 

 

...And there she is,

safely home!

Mission accomplished.

(Notice the other red maples in my yard : ))

Linked to
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2013/05/party-junk-187-a-link-party.html
http://www.tootsietime.com/2013/05/fertilizer-friday-flaunt-your-flowers_16.html
http://blog.bernideens.com/2013/05/arranging-and-rearranging-for-open-house.html
Be Inspired - http://www.commonground-do.com/
Simple and Sweet Fridays - http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.ca/

My Garden - Delightful Scilla

 

A big thank you to Jann Olson for

featuring my garden post  (here) 

on Share your Cup Thursday

http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/share-your-cup-thursday-58.html

 

 

 

 

(Scilla)

 

 

The late spring bulbs are flourishing in my garden...

(Star of Bethlehem)

 

 

...adding a splash of colour

beside the spring blooming perennials

 

(Scilla)

 

...have to love them!

 

Linked to
Home and Garden Thursday -  http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
Cottage Garden party - http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.ca/
Share Your Cup Thursday - http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/
http://www.ourfifthhouse.com/2013/05/outdoor-extravaganza-plants-flowers.html?

Barn - Old and Rustic

 

Some more photos taken a few weeks ago...

...of a very old and rustic barn.

linked to
Barn Charm  -  http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.ca/