Gardening Pet Peeves

You know you're reaching low for Blog content when this is your title...

1. Old shrubs, they have a lifespan people!

Fun fact: I put two of these at the curb and someone actually TOOK them.

2. Watering directions and other plant info on tag left on the plant or basket...

The information is there to guide you to MAKE the purchase!

3.  Stumps!

Especially when people try to beautify them...

Finish the job!

5. And lastly, the little product code sticker left on hanging baskets...

There you have it. My top 5!

Fall in Bloom

Well, my words from the last post are coming back to haunt me. As much as I love trees, I kind of forgot about the fall raking. Oh well, it was a beautiful day to spend a couple hours outside and I'm lucky that my area still has curbside pickup so even though hauling tarpfuls of wet leaves is a bit of work, it's way easier then bagging them.
I find it hard to throw out my fuschias as they are still looking decent and blooming. I can hardly believe they have escaped the frost and negligence of non-watering. They like the cool temperatures and so do I.

My friends enjoyed an afternoon in the fresh air as well and a little ball retrieving.

Farm Fresh Vegetables

Like everyone else, I was in my local grocery store yesterday picking up supplies for Thanksgiving dinner. It was so busy. I needed some broccoli so I picked up 3 heads and put them in my basket.
I had my doubts about them but I didn't want to make another stop. They were so tired looking with brown spots, I just couldn't justify making the purchase so I changed my mind and  put them back. I long for the old days when you could eat the produce fresh from the garden.

I was lucky enough to get this work of art from an organic farmer last week. What a difference in quality and taste. It was so lovely, I just had to take a photo of it and post it on my blog.

This is an orange cauliflower. You should see it in person. Not a blemish on it and fresh from the garden. I will be getting a few more items in the near future. Off to prep for Thanksgiving dinner.

Long Weekend

It was really nice to have an extra day this past weekend. I am getting lots done, there are many details to take care of for the upcoming charity Crop but its all starting to come together.
I was able to spend some time (like everyday) at the KW Kennel Club Dog Show at the Auditorium.

It was so interesting to see all the different breeds of dogs and it really opened my eyes up to the world of showing. It's especially nice when you know someone that is competing in the show. I was able to watch this cutie go through her paces on both Saturday and Sunday. Miss Libby; the chocolate girl did a great job in the ring. She is posing with her protege, a little yellow male from the States that was brought up as a prospective breeder. It (almost) makes me want another pup.

I am quite content though, with my Lindor. We are still going to Rally Obedience classes regularly, I have obtained her clearance to compete in Canadian Kennel Club so with a little more practise, we will be ready to go in the Fall.
Of course, there was plenty of yardwork and my faithful Doodle thought she would help out by laying on my newly seeded soil (and then coming into the house on my freshly washed floors) Oh well. Such is the life of a dog owner.