Finally things are going to slow down a bit over here so that I can focus more on planting, growing, summertime prepping. It has been a crazy two weeks of appointments and running around. Whew, so glad that is over.
We have started to haul out the summer things (pots, baskets, table and chairs) in readiness for the nice spring days and summertime. It’s a bit early yet. Everything will get snowed and rained on a bit, but they will also be nice to have out there when we have sunny 20°C degree days, like we had the other day.
Are you getting ready? Holding off for a few more weeks yet? Maybe after Easter?
This week I have great spring garden tips and inspiration for you, as well as Easter diy’s and recipes.
How to Grow Liriope (Lilyturf): Planting, Care & Ground Cover Tips
direct-seed-or-start-indoors-whats-best?
How to Create a Pollinator Garden | Easy Steps & Top Plants
If you have followed me for any length of time, you will know that I am a huge proponent of companion planting for both organic pest control and to attract pollinators for larger harvests. Here are two articles with more information about planting flowers and herbs with your veggies.
- Companion Planting with Herbs: What to Plant Together
- Garden Companion Planting Chart, Plans, and Benefits
Butterfly and Bee Favorites – Renee’s Garden – seed collections to attract butterflies and bees to your garden from Renee’s. The promo prices are in listed in US$ for some reason, but Renee’s Canada is owned by West Coast Seeds so you would be supporting Canadian.
Tiny Gardens Everywhere | Urban Garden History – I enjoyed this read/podcast about growing food on your own property over the decades.
It’s spring, what can we prune? We just had a few days of fabulous weather so got our apple tree pruned up!
How To Keep Birds From Hitting Your Windows
Spring Allergy Relief: Signs, Prevention Tips, and Home Remedies
DIY Dollar Tree Farmhouse Easter Carrot Patch Wreath – Easy Easter Dollar Store Craft Projects – you need to scroll down to the very bottom for the supplies and how-to for this super cute spring wreath idea.
How to Decorate a Store-Bought Cake for Easter – my baby girl was born on Easter Sunday, many moons ago, so I am always on the lookout for cute Easter birthday ideas (even though her birthday only falls on Easter weekend a handful of times during her entire lifetime ; )
Fish Curry Recipe – Indian Coconut Turmeric Coastal Kerala Perfect
Southern Cheese & Charcuterie Board – a different kind of board, looks very yummy!
This dark foliage with purples is calling my name this year. I was 99% sure that I was going to go all white this year, and suddenly, this purple ipomea caught my eye so I changed my whole colour scheme for summer 2026. I will add more white (or pink???) flowers to this basket, making it a purple and white/pink basket instead of using those dark solid purple petunias, but this is my inspo picture for this year. I think these colours will pop nicely against the house and gardens.
What colours are you using? Do you make a colour scheme or wing it when you see what is available at the garden centers?
The Marigold Potager - A Zone 3 Prairie Garden 
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