the gardens

The gardens are full of life

with butterflies scampering from flower to flower

the neighbours honeybees
http://www.tugwellcreekfarm.com/

are enjoying the kiwi blooms and honeysuckle

SWIFTSURE

the 66th annual International SWIFTSURE Yacht Race

a sunny beautiful afternoon for a race & a ride on the ocean
166 yachts took to the strait today

passing by the front of Craidelonna

Woodsie Cabin Restoration

this week has begun renovations/restorational face lift

to the WOODSIE CABIN

located beyond the toilet herb gardens

of parsley/ chocolate mint / cilantro/ chives /sage & oregano

Pampered Fruit Trees

hidden from all but the exploring guests

three espaliered fruit trees have found a home
with a glass roof and full southern exposure

* red haven peach

* Apricot

* early red Nectarine

a BEAUTIFUL rainy day WEDDING

from morning into the afternoon a sprinkling of rain persisted
bench seating was set for 60 guests under the veranda
protected from a drizzle of wet

a violinist & cellist played wonderful music..
the clouds parted as the newlyweds were married
in front of the ocean - under the sky that held it drops

until the guests were seated for their dinner in the dining room

... and then it poured....

a rainy days' wedding blessing - warmed by the love of

Meaghan & Shane

HUMMINGBIRDS in the HONEYSUCKLE

hummingbird have found "nectar nirvana" in the honeysuckle bush

creating a very small nest for their safe home

inside are two tiny "jellybean" size eggs
this new housing development is located
above the dining table of the side deck..

(THANX GUEST LAURA SCHNEIDER FOR CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY)

RUBARB & fruit trees

"grandpa's" rubarb plant

emerges from the ground
heralding the beginning of spring
this season has seen the planting of numerous fruit trees

- red haven peach ( espalier )

- apricot ( espalier )

- gravenstein red apple

- triple apple graph

with spartan/junagold/royal gala apples

- dessert fig

- flemish beauty pear

- lots of varieties of blueberries (early/mid & late season producers)

- asparagus & potatoes are also now in the ground

this seasons gardens reflect more sustainable local food security

http://solutions.viu.ca/affordable-sustainable-living-resources/local-movie-island-on-the-edge