My Yarmouth County Garden
Here in the tranquil green, beside the meandering Annis River, I'm trying to create a floral haven populated by many species of plants and wildlife. It's shared by our four cats, so I hang the bird feeders out of their reach. I hope you enjoy this little tour. I'll add photos throughout the season, as the blooming periods are constantly shifting among a palette of wondrous hues. This garden, except for the established landscape plantings and apple trees, is only a year old. It's a labour of love and pride.
We are located in Zone 6b, which is much milder than one might expect from our latitude. The Gulf Stream influences our climate and permits the growth of species not normally found this far north. Winters aren't terribly severe; we get snow, but not often in any quantity. Bad roads and school cancellations result mainly from high winds off the ocean, that whip any snowfall into drifts across the roads. Summers here are generally quite dry, and a lingering autumn is our most comfortable season of all.
Please note: I have dozens of garden photos, as well as other pictures, in albums on Webshots. These are in much larger format and can be downloaded easily or even made into screensavers. Visit www.webshots.com and search for faranya100, which is my username there. Don't forget to sign my guestbook, as I always find it interesting to know who's viewing my work. I've added slideshows to this page so you can access some of these albums directly.
Welcome to my garden! - Brenda
Dicentra Spectabilis (bleeding heart)
Orange tulips ... I planted these on a whim, and was stunned by their vivid beauty.
Rembrandt tulips, always a favourite
Nepeta - catnip - in bloom
waterlily tulips
Early spring pond, before vegetation takes over.
One of several frogs in residence.
Bottoms up!!
bicolour primula
Red Weigela, a hummingbird's delight.
Oxalis
Grey skies and double columbines
Rhododenron - these grow very well in our climate.
Waterlilies on my koi pond. Note tiny frog at upper left.
Am I beautiful? A newly-fledged hummer baby admires herself in my window-glass.
