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All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
Smiley
Say the name Smiley and most people I know will associate it with the character from John Le Carre’s novels and and their film adaptations. But that’s not where I’m going tonight. Tonight your Daily Dose goes down to New Orleans to celebrate Smiley Lewis.… Read More
The Shovel Garden (again)
This shady garden has become one of my favourites. I think I might photograph it throughout the summer (thank you gentle readers for putting up with my excesses)
The Tomato Garden
This is a new garden this year. I made it surrounding the bird house, which by the way is still occupied by a family of sparrows. We see them anytime we are not ready with a camera. I have a morning glory growing up the… Read More
The Clematis
The Jackmanii Clematis out front started blooming two days ago. They’re growing on the Leaning Tower of 27th Street, a makeshift trellis made up of a metal trellis that wasn’t tall enough with a wood trellis on top. The wood trellis broke from the weight… Read More
Spiderwort
I planted one spiderwort plant on each side of the clematis in the front garden. I love the contrast between the bright blue flowers and light green foliage. These add unexpected accents to the big garden out front.
Zucchini From Another Planet
It has been years since I’ve grown a zucchini plant. The last time was back at the house on Blackthorn when I planted two plants that gave me enough zucchini to feed a small country. I thought this year I would scale that back and… Read More
Ellie Mae and her Pals
They’re Off
The Queen’s Plate is in the news, not only because it’s going to happen on Sunday but also because the historic horse race is in jeopardy. Horse racing needs to stand on its own four feet because Ontario can’t afford to subsidize it any longer,… Read More
Missed the Storm
After I came home from work today, I fed the beasts and then thought, hey I feel really tired, maybe I’ll just have a wee nap, just close my eyes for a few minutes. Tuffy P was up in Richmond Hill visiting with her dad.… Read More
27th Street 