Seasons in the Valley + Furry Gnome's Adventures

I don't often get out in the morning, but I do on Sundays when we're leaving for church.  Last week it was beautiful and warm, so I ...

We've got some pretty interesting plants growing, so let me share a little of our current late May garden.  It's changing fast of co...

 There will be a brief interlude on my blog because I broke my leg!  More news in a day or two.

Mrs. F.G. is working very hard at keeping the garden looking good, and making good use of our invaluable gardener.  She's also dealing w...

At the opposite end of the scale are the very showy Magnolia blooms, providing one of spring's most spectacular displays.  Too bad there...

Redbud and Serviceberry are unusual here in Meaford, the former at least at the northern limit of its range.*  The blooms are tiny compared ...

Some tree flowers are quite showy, but others are tiny and inconspicuous, easily mistaken for emerging leaves.  I'll get to some showy t...