Spring in the Patio Garden

Spring has come a little earlier here in Vancouver. We've had a very mild winter and now the plants have deemed it time to start the spring process.

Here are some lovely pictures from my patio garden...

This is the Silver Lavender that I planted late last year. It's looking mighty fine.

I definitely pruned it just enough...

Always the first to bloom, Bleeding Hearts. 

I combined the white and pink ones into a single pot last year. 

Tiny buds starting on the Azalea. I can't wait to see its pink blooms.

Blueberries! I was just telling TheDapperGentleman

that soon we will be able to harvest fresh fruit straight from our patio. 

This is most definitely the best thing about having your own garden.

Bob the Apple Tree. Looks like he's going strong. Hip Hip Hurrah 

for surviving the winter. 

These are the new blueberry plants I planted last year. 

Peach Sorbet and Jelly Bean variety. Looks like there are 

going to be some sweet treats this year.

Sailing Knots

(photo credit)

One of the most useful things I've learned while sailing are the nautical knots.

I love how I apply these knots to my daily life.

I was walking Rory the other day and didn't want to hold her leash.

Knots to the rescue! I just attached her to my coat button,

Problem solved :)

I've also used the 1. knot to tie my boots.

It works well to hide the laces.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I have! 

The Oddest Compliment

When most people get complimented it's on an amazingly awesome personality trait.

For me, I get complimented on how I'm really good at making awkward silences less awkward.

I guess sitting in front of me and not talking really works for my tea drinking companions. On multiple occasions I've been complimented on how being silent around me is so refreshing and comforting.

I'm glad I could help friends ;)

I love being silent with others. Their energy is all I need sometimes.

Here's a great article about how silent pauses are very much welcomed in Finland.

This is somewhere my tendencies would be well appreciated.

It's Tree Buying Season

Tree Keepers is having their annual Tree Sale.

You can purchase different kinds of trees for $10-15.

I purchased two last year and they are both still going strong :)