Jun 16, 2026
About seasonal planters, re-potting and life after death. Hot temperatures have rolled into Grimsby, along with the frequent downpours we’ve been getting. Even though the solstice is still a few days away, summer is firmly here. It’s a great time to switch...
Jun 7, 2026
About decision processes, empty spaces and seeing what’s underground. Last week’s post was about shrub transplanting. This week, I found myself thinking about the opposite movement. Earlier this week, or rather last week, there was a large scale lavender...
May 30, 2026
About relocation, preparation, and sensing what’s really happening underground. Last weekend, Grimsby got a thorough soak. Saturday, it rained incessantly, and even though we’re now getting temperatures in the 20’s, the nights are still relatively cool....
May 21, 2026
About underlying structure, stability and body sustainability At this point in May, around the May long weekend, a lot of the heavier garden work begins. Moving planters, shifting pots, lifting and carrying things that have sat all winter. Earlier this week, I was...
May 14, 2026
About spring cleanup, trying different things, and the right tool for the right job. This past week, the escarpment has finally turned green. Here in Grimsby, seeing the escarpment is unavoidable. It spans the entire length of the town, and so when the green canopy...
May 7, 2026
About spring flowering trees, energy and canons It has been a spectacular week in Grimsby gardens. After a few weeks of bulbs emerging and shrubs blossoming, the trees are now in bloom. Cherries, pears, serviceberries, magnolias, the air pink and white and...
