tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post2081636123889164844..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Spring has finally SprungMargueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-74973714284635032042014-06-06T22:03:36.398-03:002014-06-06T22:03:36.398-03:00do I hear you on the mosquitos!! it's just no...do I hear you on the mosquitos!! it's just not fair. Finally nice enough to get outside and there's clouds of biting bugs nipping at my ankles. ah well, I'll still take it :)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-56591525779499700232014-06-06T18:01:40.398-03:002014-06-06T18:01:40.398-03:00Marguerite, I totally get your joy at seeing grass...Marguerite, I totally get your joy at seeing grass! I bet now it looks like winter never visited (overstayed) at all. Things are coming up slowly here and the Mosquitos arrived before the flowers, but stii, there is joy in my heart. Welcome gardening season!! :)Northern Beauty Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805215769692200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-60519469042569078712014-06-05T07:37:35.511-03:002014-06-05T07:37:35.511-03:00Jean, I couldn't have timed my trip better. T...Jean, I couldn't have timed my trip better. There was a big storm 2 days before I left and I thought - I just can't take this anymore! Coming home to no snow was the best thing ever. I'm very thankful I live in a small close knit community. My neighbour plows my driveway in winter and other people phoned to check in and have me for dinner. It made me a lot more comfortable knowing there were people close by to call for help if I needed it.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-25451884155986981142014-06-04T23:57:02.891-03:002014-06-04T23:57:02.891-03:00Marguerite, This winter surely made us all appreci...Marguerite, This winter surely made us all appreciate spring all the more. One of my plans for living full time in Maine is to go away for a couple weeks in late winter each year to some place where it is already spring and come back when the snow is finally gone! Your BC trip is a great model of what I have in mind.<br />The year I was without power for 10 days in January because of a big ice storm, I remember thinking, "Now I understand why no one lived alone in the 19th century." <br />Enjoy the gardening season; you've earned it! -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-54345083186010481872014-05-28T21:30:26.317-03:002014-05-28T21:30:26.317-03:00Jennifer, had I known at the start it would be 3 m...Jennifer, had I known at the start it would be 3 months and just how bad this winter was going to be .... not sure I would have agreed to it. It's done though and I was terribly happy to visit home once again. I've missed your posts too and can't wait to get back to reading regularly! a million maples.. that sounds kinda nice actually. I wish I had some maple seedlings - would happily trade my dandelions for a few of those.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-26710460719671589532014-05-28T09:43:57.295-03:002014-05-28T09:43:57.295-03:00I missed your posts. You were very brave to spend ...I missed your posts. You were very brave to spend 3 months on your own in such a terrible winter. I am glad that you got home for a visit. It must have been such nice change of pace to walk away from winter for a short while.<br />How nice of Jody to return with a yellow magnolia! I saw one in a local garden just yesterday and it was just beautiful. I can relate to the problems with weeds. For some reason I have a million baby maple trees this year. Have fun doing your seed planting! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-1989264329881294972014-05-27T21:42:18.431-03:002014-05-27T21:42:18.431-03:00Kayaking already! what bliss. Sounds like you ar...Kayaking already! what bliss. Sounds like you are really enjoying your new home to the fullest extent. The flower garden is off to a good start but I'm realizing I'm short on plants! haha, great excuse to visit the closest nursery...Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-84093345309936793252014-05-27T05:55:40.759-03:002014-05-27T05:55:40.759-03:00Hi Marguerite, lovely to have you back, I thought ...Hi Marguerite, lovely to have you back, I thought of you a few weeks ago when we took the kayaks out for the first time in the year. No wonder you escaped to Vancouver, that snow, so pretty from a distance, must be exhausting to deal with. Very modest on the tomato front, I too have managed a little restraint and am down to 7. Good luck with your flower border!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-37818401856743833062014-05-25T18:41:47.135-03:002014-05-25T18:41:47.135-03:00Hi Tammy! good to see you. thanks for the kind w...Hi Tammy! good to see you. thanks for the kind words. Not all magnolias are hardy here. Yellow Bird opens up later than other magnolias so it's a good choice for us as it's less likely to get hit by frost. Even so they need some extra protection. I'm planting several yew trees close by to act as a windbreak.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-90891768409450885652014-05-24T12:52:55.097-03:002014-05-24T12:52:55.097-03:00I knew you'd be back once the snow melted! It&...I knew you'd be back once the snow melted! It's so good to read you again. :o) I'd throw some phlox painiculata in that flower bed. It will fill in and be fabulous, as will campanula. So glad you bought the yellow magnolia. I had no idea they grew that far north!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-87897890901568878272014-05-23T22:47:47.938-03:002014-05-23T22:47:47.938-03:00LOL, you're sweet Diana. The yellow really is...LOL, you're sweet Diana. The yellow really is quite soft. Such a lovely addition. Definitely was hard work keeping the place clear of snow and warm enough. Amazing how much time it eats up during a day. I'm quite glad to be done of it for another year.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-61357188179854032562014-05-23T22:27:00.958-03:002014-05-23T22:27:00.958-03:00hello Joy! how are you?!? talk about making a wr...hello Joy! how are you?!? talk about making a wreck of myself.. LOL... My back and legs have been soo sore!! gardening is a sure reminder of how out of shape I am. There's no time to lose though - soon it will be too hot to dig.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-62745994805218429332014-05-23T22:13:47.914-03:002014-05-23T22:13:47.914-03:00We're lucky here, no black flies whatsoever. ...We're lucky here, no black flies whatsoever. Just the skitters. I think this was my first time seeing a yellow magnolia. I knew they existed but I was really excited to see one. Even more excited when Jody decided to buy one! I have my fingers crossed for a good summer but we're off to a rough start. Temperatures have been downright frigid this week.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-17865039673170382212014-05-23T22:11:58.739-03:002014-05-23T22:11:58.739-03:00It really is bliss Jane! When spring hits here it...It really is bliss Jane! When spring hits here it really hits. So much growth happens so quickly. Makes it difficult to get everything done though before it gets too hot.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-51936786563566128152014-05-23T19:34:10.802-03:002014-05-23T19:34:10.802-03:00Marguerite girl ! I am so happy for you to have ha...Marguerite girl ! I am so happy for you to have had a vacation back in BC! .. you have been through some very hard work during that blasted winter we have had .. and it looks like you are working even harder trying to get the veggi and flower beds sorted .. wish I lived closer and could swap some plants for you .. in the mean time take it easy and don't wreck yourself while having fun ? LOL<br />Joy : ) PS ... I have never seen a yellow magnolia before !!CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-52859150748975119282014-05-23T17:25:08.210-03:002014-05-23T17:25:08.210-03:00like the L'Oreal ad, you are surely worth it. ...like the L'Oreal ad, you are surely worth it. Love that buttery yellow, and so glad to see you back, and in your garden. Quite a mission to sort snow and wood alone in the deep mid-winter.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-62373495968419468672014-05-23T11:48:34.728-03:002014-05-23T11:48:34.728-03:00You have been a busy bee! Hope the black flies are...You have been a busy bee! Hope the black flies aren't too too bad. I've never seen a yellow magnolia tree before - it's gorgeous! Welcome back Margeurite and I'm hoping for a long sunny warm summer - well, we can dream can't we??Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-83435345152260010992014-05-23T06:54:05.648-03:002014-05-23T06:54:05.648-03:00Blue skies at last, plus no snow ! It must be blis...Blue skies at last, plus no snow ! It must be bliss ! I really can't believe how long and severe your winter has been. Bet everything is growing like crazy now to catch up !Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-20160996488477581672014-05-22T20:59:46.529-03:002014-05-22T20:59:46.529-03:00Hi Carla, thanks for following along! I'll he...Hi Carla, thanks for following along! I'll head on over and check out your blog shortly.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-5056164180012328972014-05-22T20:58:54.874-03:002014-05-22T20:58:54.874-03:00Thank you! nice to see you too. It's been an...Thank you! nice to see you too. It's been an absolute joy to spend unlimited time in the garden. Bring on the summer!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-19519665453996704112014-05-22T20:58:07.535-03:002014-05-22T20:58:07.535-03:00Thanks Kim! can't wait to play catch up and s...Thanks Kim! can't wait to play catch up and see how you've been managing with all the critters.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-41327356537975596052014-05-22T20:57:28.178-03:002014-05-22T20:57:28.178-03:00Thanks Brenda. I'll head over to your blog pr...Thanks Brenda. I'll head over to your blog pronto. Curious to see what you've been up to. Seems ages since we last spoke. That magnolia was total extravagance - couldn't believe Jody put out the money for that but I love it.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-16169996016828518972014-05-22T20:55:36.416-03:002014-05-22T20:55:36.416-03:00Rose, it was amazing to come back from vacation an...Rose, it was amazing to come back from vacation and have the snow almost completely gone. Almost felt like a miracle at the time. I was bracing myself to see yet more white stuff. Now I'm amazed at how quickly we went from brown to green.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-1130459533898908062014-05-22T19:24:43.076-03:002014-05-22T19:24:43.076-03:00Welcome back.
I am a new follower - Carla from Th...Welcome back.<br /> I am a new follower - Carla from The River. <br />http://theriverflowing.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Enjoy gardening! I am looking forward to seeing all you do. :-)<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-64030000554297833752014-05-22T16:57:49.393-03:002014-05-22T16:57:49.393-03:00Welcome back!
So nice to have the time off to gard...Welcome back!<br />So nice to have the time off to garden and enjoy hopefully a beautiful Summer.<br />Love the new Magnolia tree.The Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021866057255311124noreply@blogger.com