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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2016 by D

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Green Flowers

Posted on March 17, 2015 by D

Well I just about posted a “green” post up before the end of St. Patrick’s Day. I was hoping to have these bright and breezy green colored flowers up first thing this morning and then THIS happened. Anyways a 58 … Continue reading →

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February Crocuses

Posted on February 27, 2015 by D

Last week, upon reaching the island, we drove down to Peter Cove North to take in the view before heading to our house . While walking back from the beach to our vehicle parked in the little cul-de-sac a bright … Continue reading →

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The First Daffodils of Spring

Posted on February 19, 2015 by D

Most of Canada is still stuck in the depths of winter, however out in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia spring is in full swing. This past weekend of warm temperatures sent spring flowers into bloom. Each day more and … Continue reading →

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Broom or Gorse – the good, the bad and the ugly?

Posted on January 18, 2015 by D

(****January 19, 2015 – editing the post to mention that the plant that I thought was broom, and had been referred to me locally as broom, is probably gorse. Thank you to Frances for sending me all the links on … Continue reading →

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The Lupin Painting – Pender Island Art

Posted on September 26, 2014 by D

In my post “Lupin by the Canal Bridge” I mentioned I had been looking through files for painting inspiration. I thought I would share the original image I decided to work from and the painting that followed. Art by Debra … Continue reading →

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Lupine by the Canal Bridge – Pender Island, BC, Canada

Posted on September 10, 2014 by D

I was looking through a few summer pictures for painting inspiration and came across these images from the walk near the canal bridge. Well it isn’t really a “walk”, and definitely not a “hike”, but more of a “leg stretch”……with … Continue reading →

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Foxglove on Razor Point Road – Pender Island, BC, Canada

Posted on August 19, 2014 by D

(Please click on the above images to view full size.)   Photography by Debra Hunter Hunter Photographics http://www.thehuntergroup.ca  

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My July Garden – Pender Island, BC, Canada

Posted on July 31, 2014 by D

I thought it might be nice to do a walk through of our garden out on Pender. By the time July has arrived things are getting pretty dry due to the lack of rain making it a very different garden … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 19, 2014 by D

Happy Easter! I will be honest, these are not my tulips. My tulips have been properly munched by either deer or raccoons . Unbelievably even the tulips on our deck next to the door have become a critter salad bar. … Continue reading →

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