Spring is here and things are starting to grow...

You would never guess it was the first of May, seeing as we had snow a couple of days ago, but there are definitely some signs around the lodge that spring is on its way. Daffodils are popping up everywhere and our gardeners are starting to get very busy. There is a lot of work to do to get all the flower beds ready for the new season.

Tomorrow we have a guest gardener arriving to help us with our rhodendorons.  The word rhododendron comes from the greek words meaning "rose" (rhodo) and "tree" (dendron). Rhodendorons need a lot of attention and a special type of fertilizer to stay green and healthy.

Other greenery around the lodge includes rose bushes, lots of cedar, grape vines, apple and cherry trees,  plum and pear trees, and currant bushes.

At the lodge we try to promote the idea of "doing more with less".  Our kitchen and dining room collect raw fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds, tea bags and egg shells and we use it to make our own compost. The compost is then used in the flower beds and vegetable garden to provide nutrients for the growing plants.

Check back later for photos of all the beautiful flowers in bloom!