Middle of June already! We had the coldest May ever, that’s as far as I can remember. The weather really cheated us this year in Ontario. April had some wonderful days, very warm, very promising, just the right weather for planting, and so I did. The unusually cold May almost wiped out all my efforts. Certainly, some plants can withstand fairly harsh conditions, but not all. I doubt cucumbers will be doing well this year again because last year they really suffered of the frequently changing weather.

I am planting potatoes in pots this year. Nothing compares taste-wise to your own grown potato. I am a potato person, always have been, that’s pretty much my bread. My potato plants are getting bigger by the day, it looks like they will be blooming very soon.

My gardening space which I have reclaimed from the park is small. Large trees give a lot of shadow and their roots run far beyond the foliage. Therefore, I plant lots of vegetables and flowers in pots, that’s easy, no weeds, no plant illnesses, and you can change their location at any time. Therefore, yes, numerous pots are getting nicer by the day.

This year, peonies are blooming like never before. They come in different colors and shapes, but it feels like I have fragrant peony clouds floating around. The pink plain ones are nice, too, thanks to their bright color and beautifully shaped petals.

Last year was not very pleasing because of my health issues. It’s not that painless this year also, but I am very stubborn, and I always do whatever I have intended. I don’t want to feel sorry for myself and do nothing. However, I definitely need some relaxing breaks.

What’s better than taking them in this fantastic huge backyard? I’ve told before, it’s actually a very large private park and in the middle of town at that. Therefore, I have wildflowers and wild berries.

Everything strives to bloom, so much wild energy out there and some of it is absorbed by me.

Wishing everybody good summer!