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A life of whimsey


My Top 5 Annuals for a small cutting garden
I garden in a city on the Canadian prairies, which means space is limited. But that's no reason to think you can't have a small cutting...
Rosa Veldkamp
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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It's official. Now offering Garden Consultations.
In the last few years, I've been conducting casual consultations for family and friends, but the time has come to expand my services and...
Rosa Veldkamp
May 1, 20241 min read
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Throwback Thursday. Looking back at the spring garden
The busy spring season (and, let's face it, life in general) can get in the way of posting as things in the garden happen. But that's...
Rosa Veldkamp
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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Assorted Anemones
I’m getting ready to go on vacation this week with @joycepanek, and that means making sure Henry has bread for the week and picking many...
Rosa Veldkamp
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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Front Garden June 9 2022
My front garden is such a delight to me at the moment, and I wanted to share that with you. The realities of an urban garden got in the...
Rosa Veldkamp
Jul 3, 20221 min read
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Winter Greens
At this time of year I long for green living things. But I live on the Canadian prairies. We’ve got a ways to go before we see anything...
Rosa Veldkamp
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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Thankful for the small beauties found each day.
For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in His holy name. Psalm 33:21
Rosa Veldkamp
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Harvesting Ladies Mantle
My ladies mantle have gone crazy this year. All this rain agrees with them. Their huge size has thrown my garden design off kilter. But ...
Rosa Veldkamp
Jul 26, 20201 min read
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A Daredevil Slug.
It’s been raining a lot here---a lot. It seems to be affecting the wildlife living in my garden. I mean, have you ever seen a slug...
Rosa Veldkamp
Jul 23, 20201 min read
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Rosa Veldkamp
Jul 18, 20200 min read
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