by Julia Dimakos | Aug 25, 2020 | Flower of the Day, Flowers
Each year I aim to grow something new, be it vegetable, fruit or flower. This year, I grew the toothache plant. Also known as Electric Daisy (Acmella oleracea), toothache plant is a member of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Toothache plant first caught my attention...
by Julia Dimakos | Apr 30, 2017 | Flower of the Day, Flowers
Pasque flower, or Pulsatilla vulgaris is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Ranunculus (my favourite spring flower) is also a member of this family. You can find more information on the Ranunculus flower here. Pulsatilla vulgaris is a herbaceous perennial flower,...
by Julia Dimakos | Mar 26, 2017 | Flower of the Day, Flowers
Spring is my favourite season. I love watching nature awaken from a deep slumber, like a bear out of hibernation. For me, spring feels like a rebirth. Northern gardeners like myself have had to sit and wait, patiently, and daydream about a garden covered in snow. A...
by Julia Dimakos | Nov 25, 2016 | Flower of the Day
Last summer, while travelling through France, I was surprised and delighted to come across an unusual flower. I had never seen one like this in my climate zone and needed to find out what it was! It’s funnel shaped delicate flowers looked like a fireworks...
by Julia Dimakos | Nov 25, 2016 | Flower of the Day
When I see an Aster in bloom, I know that summer is coming to an end and fall is around the corner. Asters remind me of warm sunny days, delicate flowers and softness, among the changing climate of fall. I love the delicate daisy-like petals and soft pollen centres of...
