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Apr-3-2012
Dragon Pine

Regular readers know I planted a Japanese Red Pine “Dragon Eye” two years ago.  In the intervening time, I’ve been trying to figure out the correct Pruning methods to make a nice Japanese “Niwaki” Tree.  For us simple Gardeners, we can translate “Niwaki” as “Japanese Pruning”, but it is much more then that. What’s interesting  [ Read More ]

Feb-2-2012
Munawars Louise Odier Rose Flower Closeup

My Louise Odier Rose Bush (David Austen Roses) is now into it’s second year.  I planted it Bare Root, and now it is getting along well.  It is not as fragrant as I would have expected from the descriptions.  But it may be due to it’s age / soil / health. Regardless, it is incredibly  [ Read More ]

Oct-11-2011
Japanese Iris Header Close up - Munawar

I couldn’t resist putting up these photos of my Japanese Iris Plant.  I planted these from a small $1.00 pot,  and 1.5 years later, they’ve grown large, luxurious, and gorgeous.  They’ve survived 2 Canadian winters (Toronto Winters…which is still Zone 5) just fine. Due to their spikey leaves, I find they make a great contrast  [ Read More ]

Oct-4-2011
The art of the Islamic Garden by Emma Clark

I recieved my copy of the excellent text “The Art of the Islamic Garden” by Emma Clark. This book is a designers view of the Islamic Garden. While written from the perspective of, “How can I create an Islamic Garden in England”, still an excellent book nonetheless. Mrs.Clark has a very strong understanding of Islamic  [ Read More ]