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Pretty pink Octavia Hill

February 3, 2008 by Tricia

This rose has the lovely name of Octavia Hill. It was developed in the UK by Harkness and introduced in 1995.

I’ve had this rose growing in my garden since 2002 – the first full year we had our house and landscaped our back and front yards to include raised garden beds! So it’s one of my older roses.

I don’t photograph this rose very often because I mistakenly planted it at the back of one of my garden beds and now that my garden has matured this rose has plants of equal height around it and frankly it gets lost in the crowd!

I’m always delighted though when I discover that it’s blooming as it’s flowers are so pretty.

As you can see Octavia Hill has light pink flowers, glossy green foliage and grows to a height of about 3 feet. It’s a repeat flowering rose and I’d say mine blooms three or four times each growing season.

The flowers give off a mild scent. I find you have to get close to the rose to really smell it, but it’s a lovely scent.

I must remember to seek out this rose this coming summer and take more photographs of it’s lovely blooms.

Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, visit As the Garden Grows for more information. GTS participants remember to check in at As the Garden Grows each week so that we’ll know you made a new post!

The CN tower – Tall, Long and Narrow

February 2, 2008 by Tricia

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This weeks theme is Narrow

This is Toronto’s CN Tower … it’s sometimes mistakenly called “The needle” – as in Seattle’s “Space Needle” – by our American visitors and while it does look a bit like a long, tall narrow needle it’s real name is the CN Tower. CN stands for Canadian National.

Up until September of 2007 it was the tallest free standing structure in the world. I think it’s title has been replaced by another tower called the Burj Dubai which is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The circular part near the top of the tower holds a restaurant and observation decks. One of the observation areas has a glass floor and let me tell you it’s pretty scary to stand on and look down! The tower is exactly 1815 feet and 5 inches tall. You can get to the top by riding one of the elevators that travel up the outside of the tower, or by climbing many many flights of stairs.

It’s certainly and impressive structure that draws many tourists each year.

Rustic and Southwestern furniture

January 31, 2008 by Tricia

Spring is coming soon. Many people choose to look for a new home around that time, and others start renovation projects or decide to redecorate their homes.

If you are a fan of the Rustic look you should visit the Tres Amigos website and have a look around. They specialize in beautiful hand made Rustic Furniture. They also carry a lovely line of Spanish Colonial and Southwestern Furniture. I’m sure that you’ll find all of the furniture to be unique. Some pieces are actually one of a kind.

Tres Amigos are always bringing in new inventory so this is a site that should be visited frequently if you are searching for just the right piece for your home or perhaps even for your business. Since they buy inventory in large quantities they are able to offer their furniture at wholesale prices.

Along with Wholesale Furniture, you’ll find items such as rustic hardware, rustic hinges, switch plates, accessories for the home like tin and tile mirrors, wrought iron, candles, pottery, Corona bar accessories and even handmade jewelry.

Did I mention that almost every piece of furniture at Tres Amigos is 100% solid wood? You don’t find quality furniture such as this in department stores! Visit the site and take a look at their furniture lines and home accessories. I’m sure you’ll be pleased with the selection.

Bunny cuddles

January 30, 2008 by Tricia

Wordless Wednesday

Aw … it looks like this little bunny is trying to comfort or perhaps warm it’s little buddy with it’s ear! Isn’t that sweet?

Save energy with a boiler from Northern Gas Heating

January 29, 2008 by Tricia

Here’s something for my readers from the UK.

If you’ve been looking for a company to do your Central heating installation for you, look no further. I’ve found a company that’s made it it’s mission to provide it’s clients with the best prices and better service than any of the other central heating companies.

The company is Northerngasheating and they offer a full range of services and products from maintaining your Boiler service to installing Gas central heating. They’ll work with you to ensure that your new installation or service is well within your budget.

Now, I have oil heating myself so I haven’t spent much time looking at the type of services offered by gas related central heating companies so I don’t know what kind of warranties most companies offer when they install central heating. However, I can tell you that NorthernGasHeating offers a free five year warranty. Sounds good to me!

One thing that I like about the NorthernGasHeating website is that they have information about Energy Efficiency. There are some tips on how to save energy in your home as well as information about high efficiency boilers which of course will help you save a lot of money on your energy bills.

So if you are thinking of replacing your old boiler or as we call them here, furnace, check out the NorthernGasHeating website. While you’re on the site you can call them for a free quote or book a free appointment.