Squirrel House Gardens
1819 5th Street L2R6P9 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

More friends at Squirrel House

Pals Mery and Anna. Mery what lovely lighting on these fading peonies. Thank you for visiting Ladies!

WHAT A FUN 2 DAYS WE HAD! Makes me smile when I think about it but even better when I look at some of the pictures. Hilde with vine threading around her hat, Marian and Matti, such creativity. Sorry its over! Thank you for visiting us!

Brenda what a bit of sunshine you are. Thank you for visiting us at Squirrel House Gardens. Tamara dressed to the nines in one of her crochet pieces. You talented girl. Thank you for taking the trouble to visit.

Debi looking absolutely elegant! Thank you or visiting. Come back soon!

Bubble Gum Pink..such a happy colour....a poppy my mom gave me 25 years ago that I have seeded throughout the property. If anyone knows the variety please let me know. How I eliminated scale on variegated euonymus. This specimen is well over 20 years old with gaul knots at the base as well as finally assaulted by scale. After thinking about the problem I realized it was too dense. What had I to lose...spraying providing only short term success even with the effort of cleanin...g up what I thought were all the leaves. Aiming for pristine can take forever. Prune.... and I love pruning...that did the trick. Let the plant breathe. It is all about air circulation. I should have amended the soil but the only thing i did was air it out. Mature plants are full and beautiful but they need air particularly with humidity. I was told to throw out my euonymus with its gaul but it has survived gaul and scale and I love its form. Try pruning. Its fun! Treat in the front yard! Wild turkeys. Wish they would show up more often. See more

MERY SAVONI a Different Point of View! Thank you Mery for sending these pictures. It is always a treat to receive pictures from visitors. Look forward to seeing you again!

Angela Duntsch paying the Ko Ta Mo. How lucky we were to hear it. Picture taken by Gudrun & Les. Colin fabulous picture of Vic the Bee Man talking about bees and honey with Isabella and Mathias. Thank you for sending us this picture and for visiting. What a fun time we had.

Mom and Dad Anne and Paul, Thanks for bringing your treasures Layne and Bennett... great picture!

Roberta's amazing butterfly hat. Enlarge the close up to see just how amazing this hat is. You are one talented lady Roberta! Thanks for participating in the Art Walk in the Forest. Loved your hats and your installation.

Reta and Joanne having a blast. These are fun girls. Birthday Boy Ryan hanging out with Mom Helen. Now is this a good kid or what?! Pictures by Maeve.

Former Mayor Ray and his beautiful and charming wife, President of the Lincoln Hort. Club ,Pat Konkle, thank you for taking time to attend. Taking time out together Lorraine and Ginny. Girls you look awesome! Elegant Gudrun and Les, Thank you so much for visiting and the great photos! Hope to see everyone again. Photos by budding photographer Maeve.

Well known photographer Linda Casement hiding under hat. Dapper in his boating hat John and sweetie Jean. Dolly and Steve a relaxing day taking in some art in the garden. Thanks everyone for coming. It was a real pleasure for us. Most hat pics taken by up and coming talent Maeve from Great Lakes Christian College.

Ruth and Esther having a laugh! Thanks Colin Johnston for capturing Ruth and Esther. An amazing shot! Our incognito movie stars with big glasses Amira and Rena looking the part. Perfect. Photo by budding photographer Maeve.... Thanks for visiting Guys. See more

Karen, Atena and Pals ready to enjoy. Beverly and Best Pal having a time out. Thanks for spending your time with us. Do come again.

LOVE THESE HATS! Out to have fun Cathy with magical witch hat...Rena going to town with creativity... and Mom Sarah, Isabella and Matti decked out...hope you saw a few big frogs. Thanks Guys for visiting us at Squirrel House Gardens.

WHAT IS THIS? What a joy to find it. I wish it would happen again. It is a leaf from the smokebush tree. I went to Vineland Station and was told it's some type of virus. The leaves are gorgeous. A work of art. I want a smokebush tree full of these leaves! Nature and Art. How wonderful! More pics from the wknd coming soon! Thanks everyone.

Visitor Martin the Mathematician. Who said Math isn't creative! Creativity makes for a wonderful world. Linda and Sweetie Dave. Enlarge picture to see this cute Guy! Thanks everyone for sharing our garden with us.

Photographer Sandra camera in hand, ready to go! Can I have that hat?! Pauline and Cheryl ready for some fun! Thank you for visiting Ladies. Hope you all had as much fun as we did!

Visitor Daina, Debi, & Juliette. Thank you for visiting Girls! Ros and Peter still newlyweds! Thank you for visiting Squirrel House Gardens!

DEBI & AVA, WINNERS of a night for 2 in the historic barn. Debi you are one great hat maker. A birds nest and an array of flowers . You are one creative girl, and a wonderful Aunt. Hope to see you soon. More hats in the next few days plus who came in second?!

Photos of Garden Days at Squirrel House Gardens, courtesy of Andrew Winter. Enlarge pics for info. Thank you.

Last night received this single picture from CATHY SWAIN. I intend to post many pictures in the near future of all the wonderful people we met. I had to post this at once! Girl seated, work of art by LIZ HAYDEN, is sited perfectly in this picture.. In the back Kousa Satomi Dogwood and Artist Roberta Doylend seated next to her hat installation. What a wonderful day it was. The rain held off. Not as many Artists participated because it was supposed to pour but it turned out a fabulous day on all accounts.Totally enjoyed all the visitors and the all the talented Artists we met. Thanks everyone for participating in our Garden Days event at Squirrel House Gardens.

The art is installed, the gardens are blooming, and the sun is shining. It's going to be a spectacular day. Come out for a visit to the Squirrel House today!

Angels, yes teenagers, from Great Lakes Christian High School step in to help prepare for community event. www.gardendays.ca celebration of gardens takes place June 20 and 21. Starts 10 30 am to 4 pm. Group shot: Angels Zey, Hazel, Pat, Robert, Emily, David, angel , yes hard worker with green hoody but name escapes me at my age,...to be determined...Teacher Amy kept everyone in top performance, Hailey, Cassie and at the very front student photographer Ife. Everyone is read...y to work in a garden. Four pictures taken by IFE Student photographer. Expand pictures for more info. More pictures from Ife's point of view in the near future.

Crambe Maritima (Blue Sea Kale) with beautiful blue foliage and a sturdy big head of flowers. A precious addition to any garden. Hopefully still in blossom fo...r the coming weekend open house. Come for yoga (15 min early).Starts 10 30 am Garden tour 11 am and 2 30 pm. Additional ARTISTS, MARTY UMANETZ EVELYN KRAUSE. Additional Artist to be announced.. Remember location is 1819 Fifth STREET OFF of Third AVENUE. Hope it doesn't rain!. REMEMBER EVERYONE WEARING A HAT ENTRY FREE! Please share. See more

Thank you Bob and Kathie Belly for sending this fabulous Bluebird picture taken during your visit. Please come back again.

Liriodendron Tulipifera ( tulip tree ). Often the Magnolia is called a tulip tree but this is the real tulip tree. Ours is a columnar. form. It takes approximately 8 to 10 years before it flowers but well worth the wait. The flower often goes unnotised. Once discovered a very special treat! Teachers take note the leaves make great cat faces for children. In flower now. Pictures taken by our new American Friends visiting Squirrel House Gardens Bob and Kathie Belly.

Indian Paint, ( Castile. ) or Prairie Fire. The Native North Americans used it to enhance the immune system as well as condiments. Can contain high amounts of selenium. Do not eat plants until you research the plarts that can be eaten. Indian Paint has similar benefits to garlic. Only eat the flower. This is a picture of our indian Paint however I have lost it.... run over by the Peltiphyllum Peltatum ( umbrella plant ) which is a prized plant but a hog. Does anyone know where to buy one locally...or perhaps I could swap one of my plants. 905 685 1608

A cloud of frothy flowers, CRAMBE CORDIFOLIA, often mistaken for baby breath. Most plants on the property have been divided but I have held myself back with this one. Sturdy and happy once it gets going but does not like to be divided. In full glory right now. Yesterday someone dropped by thinking GARDEN DAYS CELEBRATION was already on ...it is next weekend but what we discovered was they got lost. Everyone gets lost. Please note we are 1819 Fifth Street off of Third Avenue.... Look forward to sharing our garden. Remember your hats for free entry. See more

Please share with friends! Don't forget your hat for free admission. Please enlarge for better viewing.

American Pillar Climbing Rose. Hot pink flowers but the real bonus is the foliage is deliciously fragrant very much like heritage green apples. Not a repeat bloomer but so worth it!

How beautiful is this!

Reliable Nellie Moser Clematis. Works in semi shade as well as full sun. Tip, underplant Jap Maples or standards with a clematis for added punch!

What a pretty visiitor!

Spiderwort ( Tradescantia )and Peonies still standing. Please stop raining!! Peonies, hardly survivors manage to live for 50 years or more but they can not survive the rain. Spiderwort on the other hand manages to stand up to the pelting rain. Spiderwort will repeat blossom if you cut it back. The 3 petaled flower will attract butterflies...for those with difficult soil spiderwort is a good addition.