Today’s photos are from Mary in Ontario.
We built our home in 2008. Our gardens have evolved over the years.
The perennial garden is fun to watch go from flat to full and lush. In the winter there is 3 to 6 feet of snow on it. We love the fall color from the maple trees, yellow cedars, and burning bushes.
I love when the sun lights up the Japanese maple in the afternoon. The Quickfire hydrangeas are one of my favorite performers for all-year interest. There is always something new or different to learn, and we get so much enjoyment from our hard work. I like that there are different levels and growing conditions. We have full-sun areas, wet-shade areas, and dry and hot spots. I have fresh cut flowers from May to November.
Early spring, with the garden still mostly asleep
Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale, Zones 3–7) preside over the lush spring garden.
Another view of the garden in spring, with the oriental poppies in the foreground still in tight bud.
The glorious colors of fall
Late spring/early summer, with big clumps of peonies (Paeonia hybrids, Zones 3–8) looking stunning
Dapple shade on perfect lawns looking lush and inviting in summer
Annuals provide pops of summer color, while a hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata, Zones 3–8) in the background shows off its full summer floral display.
Quick Fire hydrangea living up to its name as it blushes red along with the foliage of the trees in the background
A perfect island bed set in the lawn
What a magical space to sit and enjoy the Canadian summer!
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