Like flowers, I also have an interest in growing vegetables. I hope this photo gallery of my plants and harvests from my home garden will whet your appetite, especially the vegetables’ shiny colors which indicate their freshness. A bountiful harvest is always guaranteed in my garden, though it is often difficult to wait for everything
Here is a gallery of flowers and other objects of interest I have created. My love of gardening, making planters, and arrangements has led to a large collection of photos I have taken over the years, which I plan to share on this blog over an extended period of time. I hope you enjoy viewing
THE PARTRIDGE A loud flutter of wings broke the silence in the woodland forest. A short, stout bird in stature, a partridge flies a short distance, its wings not designed for long flights. Being a bird, whose preferred habitat is the ground, a short flight was all that was needed to escape its predator. The
CHIP TRUCKS OF ONTARIO Chip trucks dot the countryside and small towns in Southeastern Ontario, these creative food stands serving fresh cut potatoes made into French fries. Served with gravy and with a shot of malt vinegar, they are a delicious treat. Also served at these food venues is poutine, a dish invented by a
Located south of the town of Roseneath, Ontario lies a donkey sanctuary with a resident population of eighty animals. Donkeys of three different breeds make their home here. The special animals, who have been relinquished or rescued, were almost always purchased for hobby farms, petting zoos, or as pets. Often, their friendly nature led to
Today we drove by the old Daisy D, the one room schoolhouse I attended as a child. It is now a lovely home, but still bears the brickwork indicating when it was built and its schoolhouse number. Thought you might enjoy reading some of my memories of the years I spent there. (Click on the
The beautiful summer weather in Ontario produces a cascade of colors and bountiful gardens. I am an avid gardener and enjoy working outdoors in the flowerbeds and garden. I thought I would share a few photos of the front beds, as well as the thriving tomato plant, which I planted only three weeks ago. Bill
Driving through Alderville, a local reservation, we stopped in at their Trading Post. Heading upstairs to use the restroom, we came across a collection of antiques and other interesting objects for sale. This full-size grizzly bear rug was impressive and looking at this massive predator reminded me of how early trappers and prospectors must have
Walked downtown today to see our friend, Astrid, who was dispslaying her artwork at the Pride event. She is the artist who created the map in my book, After the Gold Rush. Here she is pictured with her friend, Elijah, our son.
Traveling through the countryside, we often hapen upon churches and cemeteries in small hamlets and villages. I find these places of great interest and am planning to share some of the images here with you. Check back for updates. William Stanley
