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Today’s photos are of Mary in Ontario.
We built our house in 2008. Our gardens have evolved over the years.
It’s fun to see a perennial garden go from flat to full and lush. In winter it gets 3 to 6 feet of snow. We love the fall color from the maple trees, yellow pines and burning bush.
I love when the sun illuminates the Japanese maple in the afternoon. Quickfire hydrangeas are one of my favorite performers for year-round interest. There is always something new or different to learn, and we get a lot of enjoyment out of our hard work. I love that there are different levels and growing situations. We have full sun areas, wet shade areas, and dry and hot spots. I have fresh cut flowers from May to November.
Early spring, garden still mostly with hundred
Oriental Poppy (Popover Oriental, Zones 3-7) preside over a lush spring garden.
Another view of the garden in spring, the oriental poppies in the foreground still in bud.
Brilliant autumn colors
Late spring/early summer, with large clumps of peonies (Peonia hybrids, zones 3-8) look great.
A dappled shade over the perfect lawn that looks lush and inviting in summer
Annuals provide pops of summer color, while a hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata, Zones 3–8) displays its full summer flower display in the background.
Quickfire Hydrangea lives up to its name as it turns red with the leaves of the trees in the background.
A perfect island bed in the lawn
What a magical place to sit and enjoy a Canadian summer!
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