Easter in the garden

03/31/2010

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The weather forecast for the Easter weekend in Southern Ontario is stunning. Mainly sunny and a high of 25C for Good Friday and Saturday. What better way to spend the Easter weekend than playing in the garden and then enjoying a drink on the deck. Luckily, I hauled my patio furniture out of the garage last weekend and washed it. All I need to do now is grab the cushions and enjoy the first warm spring weekend of the year.

Of course it wouldn't be an Easter celebration without some outdoor decor in the garden. Aside from a few brightly coloured eggs hanging from the apple tree, I'm planning on taking a trip to the garden centre to buy a few pansies to fill a few planters. It may be too early for annuals, but these cheerful plants will add a splash of colour to the deck.
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Planning a summer BBQ

03/18/2010

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Tis the season to enjoy the backyard and all the work you’ve put into the garden. We’re having a big summer bbq party on Saturday and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn’t rain. I’ve trid to keep up with my weeding, deadheading, and other garden chores, but it’s amazing what still needs to get done outside in the next few days. The grass needs to be cut, the patio swept, gardens weeded, phlox tied up, apples picked from the lawn--we have a huge apple tree in our yard, which is lovely, but the lawn looks like a minefield of apple bombs that hurt when you step on them.

And then the menu needs to be decided. Luckily local produce is in season at the farmer’s market. I’m sure fresh corn on the cob, beans, tomatoes, and peaches will grace the table.

If you’re looking for some great backyard party tips, check out these great articles at CanadianGardening.com. I know I’ll be reading them in the next day or two!

Tips for planning a backyard potluck picnic

Garden party

Originally published on the http://www.canadiangardening.com/blogs/
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