windstorms & tulips

Easter Weekend

(95+ km/hr) WINDSTORM

had little effect to these sturdy tulips that grow below the bull kelp railing on the crest of the ocean front cottage porch, these delicate flowers turned into the powerful winds seemingly engineered for no damage to their structure

(nature in harmony & balance )

numerous trees along the sooke road sides didn't fair as well, this weekends' storm filled the house with guests..regardless of being without power for 31 hours.. with a bit of survival training and a touch of community, a bunch of candles and loads of boardgames.. the wood burning sauna was stoked up, all our guests were kept happy and warm.. everyone had a memorable weekend..

since the each one of us got to experience first hand

THE EYE OF THE STORM
CRAIDELONNA STYLE

handmade furniture for the cottage

we have renovated the cottage bedroom

with handmade cedar furniture

new colors of paints on the walls

and a comfy duvet wave of covers

A COSY BEDROOM HIDE-A-WAY

( overlooking the ocean )

original art work is for sale

on the gallery walls of craidelonna

representing the works of numerous local artists

BLOSSOMS of March

the yellow plum

has burst into full blossom with the beginning of march

balmy 15+ c weather

SPRING IS HERE !

New Outside Staircase

repairs lead to a total resortation/rebuild
the rotted fir steps have now been replaced
with a fresh cedar staircase with cool no-slip treads..

unexpected POTATO harvest

so the potato crop was under the ground

go figure !

the tire gardens experiment actually worked...
this year we'll modify from last years lessons learnt in farming 101
and create an even bountifullier harvest next season
( the first potatoes i ever grew !! - delicious )

a season of the buddleia

the eagles were extremely vocal today

as they perched in the tree tops above the lodge

( could love be in the air already??... sure feels like spring!!.. )

we began the first day to work in the gardens for season 2010

seems already that the plants are beginning to awaken

with + 10 degrees weather

today's sunshiny day was perfect of some early spring pruning

first of the kiwi vines

then a website lesson on early spring pruning of buddleia

that stated "be brave" and " prune it back hard"

please follow the adventure for a season of this beautiful plant

as additional photos are added as 2010 progresses

Buddleia davidii Butterfly Bush

today - January 2010

( for the non gardeners - that's the buddleia in the bottom right corner )

can't get enough SUNSET

another

sunset photo !!

( just can't stop taking them)

each one unique and breathtaking

thankful to be on this island

this wonderful January Day - 2010

+ 17 degrees