Birthdays

We have two celebrations on the calendar this coming week: first on Wednesday for Trish, then Thursday for Susan. All the best to both!

Weekly Walks

While the temperature has not reached the balmy levels some of us yearn for, it has been good for the gardens. Better yet, it has not prevented us from gathering to put in some distance as well. This Saturday promises to be cloudy and cool, so no shorts yet. Still, no rain in the forecast so that is good. See you all at L@8.

Plants

As most of you know, our no.1 daughter works as gardener and docent at Dundurn Castle in Hamilton. This Saturday, it’s their annual plant sale, starting at noon, and ending at 4.

Here is the write up from the site.

Looking for some interesting plants for your food or flower garden? Dundurn’s annual plant sale offers a unique collection of heirloom annuals and perennials from the Historic Kitchen Garden, including flowers, herbs, fruit and even pups of our grand blue agaves! 

Visit hamilton.ca/dundurn for more museum details & events

While in the Hammer, you might also consider a stroll along Confederation Beach. I understand there is a great place for French fries in the vicinity.

Island Walk

Plans are beginning to gel for the annual Toronto Island Walk. The date is set for the evening of Thursday June 12. Details to follow for the itinerary. And we’re watching the weather…