Trish Symons - Magical Moments

 Trish Symons spoke on “Magical Moments” in the garden. So many little magical things happen in our gardens, do we take time to notice and enjoy them?

·         Do you have a spot where you can sit and witness your sunrises and sunsets?

·         What windows do you spend a lot of time looking out? Do you have something you love that you can see from that window?

·         Colour combinations can make a big difference on how certain plants stand out.  Lime green helps other colours really stand out.  Observe and record combinations that work well.

·         Uncommon distinctive varieties can add a lot to your garden.  Golden hens and chicks, Native Ontario Cactus, Elephant, Canna, fat spike amaranth, Wizard mix Coleus, Eranthus (early winter garden flower)

·         Do you have safe places for little visitors to your garden – birds, frogs, bugs, bees, butterflies.  Do you have a place where you can sit and enjoy seeing and hearing them.

·         Use trees and shrubs to create a presence and colour and shape in every season.  Princeton Gold is one of her favourites.  Conifers give winter interest.

·         Create a beautiful entrance for a great first impression. 

·         Create special places by using large planters.

·         Have fun “features” like gazing balls, mirrors, glass, glass gems in the tree branches

·         When photographing spider webs putting a piece of black paper behind really showcases the delicate beauty.

·         When designing a new garden make the paths wide enough for 3 people this gives you garden space for growth.

·         Take time to slow down and see your garden from all angles

Here are some photos she shared.