gardening

From the street you’d never know it – but behind these two Orangeville homes are gardens of magical delight.

Wins and losses are inevitable for any gardener. This growing season has made the effort seem particularly worthwhile. By George Knowles

Each season in the garden is filled with anticipation and regret. Late summer is no exception. By Liz Knowles

Heat and rain have produced a bounty in the garden. With a little direction, small helpers can pitch in harvesting peas, carrots and beans. By George Knowles

Despite the rain and wind, clematis, water lilies and primrose are thriving in July. By Liz Knowles

In the blistering heat, gardening ain’t easy. But credit garlic with all kinds of restorative, intoxicating powers. By George Knowles

The longest day of the year arrives. The garden, sparsely populated a month ago, is full. By George Knowles

Allium, clematis, orchids, peonies: in June the garden is full of colour and wonderful plant combinations! By Liz Knowles

Feeding the soil that feeds us.

May is busting out all over and Liz Knowles is racing to keep up!

George Knowles is tempted to plant frost hardy vegetables early.

George Knowles enjoys digging in the garden early in the spring. And he finds some treasure: parsnips!