@bcrose.bsky.social
Living in beautiful BC since 1968, left the USA during the Vietnam War. I used to think I might go back someday.
Now retired and living on a small acreage
Into gardening, baking, bugs, puzzles.
Trying to find a way to keep sane
while following the news
Now retired and living on a small acreage
Into gardening, baking, bugs, puzzles.
Trying to find a way to keep sane
while following the news
September dahlia
Grown from seed, as easy as zinnias and I like to use a packet of open pollinated varieties, mixed colours. Fun to be surprised by what appears.
Grown from seed, as easy as zinnias and I like to use a packet of open pollinated varieties, mixed colours. Fun to be surprised by what appears.
January 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
September dahlia
Grown from seed, as easy as zinnias and I like to use a packet of open pollinated varieties, mixed colours. Fun to be surprised by what appears.
Grown from seed, as easy as zinnias and I like to use a packet of open pollinated varieties, mixed colours. Fun to be surprised by what appears.
The wisdom of Henri lives on
January 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The wisdom of Henri lives on
Baked Pandoro New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Baked Pandoro New Year’s Eve
Vintage Zappa
What is worth watching anymore?
What is worth watching anymore?
December 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Vintage Zappa
What is worth watching anymore?
What is worth watching anymore?
Christmas Day blossoms in our patch of woods
December 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Christmas Day blossoms in our patch of woods
Not a Tesla I hope
December 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Not a Tesla I hope
A brief glimpse of blue skies this Christmas morning , now cloudy, with rain coming, possible snow
December 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A brief glimpse of blue skies this Christmas morning , now cloudy, with rain coming, possible snow
The sun broke through for a few minutes this afternoon, my favourite clump of trees suddenly glowing
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The sun broke through for a few minutes this afternoon, my favourite clump of trees suddenly glowing
One larch tree in our front yard
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
One larch tree in our front yard
Cool wet weather,fall colours still brilliant, perfect for frogs
October 31, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Cool wet weather,fall colours still brilliant, perfect for frogs
Raspberries in the garden yesterday. With no hard frost predicted I wonder how much longer we will be able to enjoy them.
October 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Raspberries in the garden yesterday. With no hard frost predicted I wonder how much longer we will be able to enjoy them.
Between showers this afternoon.
Happy Monday/ Black Cat Day
Happy Monday/ Black Cat Day
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Between showers this afternoon.
Happy Monday/ Black Cat Day
Happy Monday/ Black Cat Day
Summer is definitely over, no real killing frost yet but some light ones.
Some dahlias in sheltered areas are still blooming.
Some dahlias in sheltered areas are still blooming.
October 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Summer is definitely over, no real killing frost yet but some light ones.
Some dahlias in sheltered areas are still blooming.
Some dahlias in sheltered areas are still blooming.
In times of stress a fun puzzle can calm my nerves
October 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In times of stress a fun puzzle can calm my nerves
My grapes are ready to harvest. What would you suggest besides just gobbling them up?
September 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My grapes are ready to harvest. What would you suggest besides just gobbling them up?
Waterlily colchicums
September 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Waterlily colchicums
Waterlily colchicums heralding the end of summer
September 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Waterlily colchicums heralding the end of summer
Why didn’t Bond fulfill his mission?
September 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Why didn’t Bond fulfill his mission?
Peaches! One of my favourite fruits. Trying bagging them to keep the earwigs and wasps from nibbling on them.
August 7, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Peaches! One of my favourite fruits. Trying bagging them to keep the earwigs and wasps from nibbling on them.