Spring in the UK where the daffodils were almost done!!!

Hi Everyone,



I had to go away for a couple of weeks at the end of March to the UK to help in a family emergency. Unfortunately had to spend more time dealing with that than going to garden centres or meandering through the gardens of historical estates which is my first love. I had forgotten just how wonderful Spring can be .... too many months of horrible snow and cold blotted out the memory banks. It did not help that it was a blizzard the weekend I got back



Hampstead Heath April 2011

I had one afternoon with and old girlfriend who took me for a walk on Hampstead Heath passing all the little cottages (at over $1million dollars each) with their pretty planters and hundreds of daffodils everywhere. The bluebells were almost finished but I found a couple of patches and took a couple of snaps. Kenwood House was resplendent with its meadow of daffodils and magnolia tree.



Kenwood House from Daffodil Meadow









Can't take credit for this I stole this snap from the web!





The Magnolia trees were MAGNIFICENT - pity we can't grow them up here, darn the frost. With London being almost a zone 9 its no wonder they are so happy. Travelling on the buses you see lots of them in many peoples front gardens, how lucky they are but I guess by the time I left they were getting pretty messy.



Magnolia in Highgate

The pity is I did not take more shots but here are just the few that I have to remind you what we still have to look forward to.

Is that grass I see???

Don't know about you but I am itching to get out there and do something. I took this shot today and I am hoping we will not see any more of the white stuff for a while.

Also for those interested here is info for 1st Sprucedale and District Horticultural Meeting

It's been a long winter...but spring will soon be here. And with spring...comes our first Horticultural meeting of 2011.

Where....The new Sprucedale Community Cent re on William St. in Sprucedale.


When...Monday March 21st. Doors open at 7:00 PM.


Meeting starts at 7:30.


Speaker is Kristen Hamilton


Topic...Elements of a Great Garden Design.


Come out and bring a friend!
And your coffee mug!

Mary Peterman .... Membership Director


Doris Villemaire...assistant

Nana's Brag Post!

Just a couple of new additions to the family.

Here is our Ethan - born in November, living in Burk's Falls.  It might be a couple of years before he can handle our tractor, but he is one special little lad

And this is Baby Michael born in January in South Africa - we look forward to meeting this little guy beore he is too much older

It's almost time to think about spring!!!

Well its been a half decent winter - not too cold, enough snow to make it pretty.

We have been busy in the house, doing a little reno work and putting on a bit of weight!!  Personally I can't wait to get out into the fresh air and sink my fingers into some soil.  I have done some ordering - but if you want me to bring in something special just give us a call and we will try to organize it for you.  There will be a selection of bare root fruit trees again this year, they go fast so we would be happy to hold them if you wish.

Just to show you we might have a couple of more weeks to wait here is a couple of snaps taken today!

NEW HOURS OF BUSINESS

Things are winding down and have been quiet at the garden center during the week. I was fortunate enough to get a contract until the end of March (my winter life!) and am now working 3 days a week in Bracebridge .  Right now it is not logical to open when I am not around.

Until end of September we will open
Monday 10-4
Thursday 10-4
Friday 10-4
Saturday 9-5
Sunday 10-4

Or call 705 636 0927 to make an appointment outside of these hours.  Cheers T

CRYSTAL BOWL WORKSHOP CANCELLED

Sadly we were unable to get enough people to participate to make it worth Ann coming from London - we are going to try and do another one in the spring.  It the meantime check out her website. http://www.crystalsingingbowls.ca/.

Oh well was not meant to be I guess!

Crystal Bowl Workshops this weekend!

Crystal Singing Bowls . . . Canada


Advance Tickets

Workshop 1: Crystal Singing Bowls, Chakra Energy Centres and Life Lessons

Join us in a workshop which will resonate with your truth and raise your “Knowing” to a new level of awareness. A Crystal Singing Bowl is one of the most beautiful forms of Vibrational Therapy. Ann will provide basic information on sound vibration and its effect on physical and energetic bodies. Have you ever wondered why the same “lessons” keep coming around? Learn about the relationship between the chakra energy centres and the life lessons you are meant to learn; start to break the cycle of returning lessons by understanding why the lessons keep returning.

There will be opportunities for discussion, sharing and, of course, playing the bowls.

Sat. August 28, 2010 from 10am-12pm

Sponsored by: Fern Glen Farm and Garden Center

http://www.fernglenfarm.ca/

Concert: The Sacred Sound of Unconditional Love -

A Concert of Crystal Singing Bowls to Celebrate the Full Moon

Ann invites you to feel safe, accepted and loved unconditionally. Bring a lawn chair or lounger, lay down and let the sound wash over you. You can even bring a blanket and pillow to recreate the warm safe embrace of the womb. In this safe and gentle environment the luminous sound of Crystal Singing Bowls will realign the physical and etheric bodies into harmonic healing and balance.

Ann brings over 30 Crystal Singing Bowls to this concert, which will be as unique as the individuals who attend. The tones and sounds which come into being are in direct response to the needs of those in attendance. The safe and sacred space allows Crystal Singing Bowls to lift us to a state of altered consciousness where deep healing can occur. The group intent for joyful healing amplifies the power of the bowls and aligns our energy centers. You will experience inner peace, reduced stress and pure joy.

An evening of joyful harmony awaits you on: Sat. August 28, 2010 from 6pm-8pm

Registration

Call Terri at

705 636-0927

or email info@fernglenfarm.ca

Ticket at the door $50

Advance Ticket $45

Save even more:

Workshop and Concert $60

Cost $25 (at the door)

Location: Fern Glen Farm & Garden Center

48 Masons Rd, Emsdale (just north of Huntsville)

Ann Reeves

ann@crystalsingingbowls.ca

www.crystalsingingbowls.ca

Sat. August 28, 2010

Celebrate the Full Moon

Join us in this opportunity to celebrate the past and open doors for the future.

The full moon symbolises our expectation for abundance, harmony and luck.

Workshop 2: Crystal Singing Bowls: Soul Zipper

If you are on the path of self discovery this workshop is designed to take you to your next level of soul development. While on this physical plane; a change in your life is inevitable. The Soul Zipper will provide you with the self knowledge and confidence needed for growth. We use the Crystal Singing Bowls to unlock chakra centres to expose the truths we learned as a child. Truths from childhood have become our base for life's decisions.

Maturation changes perceptions and we recognize on an intellectual level that there are certain truths which are different that those truths learned as a child. Intellectual knowing is not the same as knowing in the heart and soul. Until these truths are in harmony, life will be in conflict and growth will be limited. This workshop is for those who are ready to recognize their life lessons and deal with them from a base of safety and security.

Sat. August 28, 2010 from 2pm-4pm

Ticket at the door $50

Advance Ticket $45

Save even more:

Both Workshops & Concert $100

Combo Tickets

Workshop - $45

Concert - $25

1 Workshop