As the class of 2013 closed out the season, a new crew from the 2014 class have taken over the reins for maintaining the Cuddy Gardens. With the weather being so gorgeous out it gave the new crew an amazing opportunity to learn the new equipment. This week Eric A, Courtney, Jess R., Dylan H., Eris S., Jess. S., Dylan M., Jaimi, and myself Hilary took on the challenges of learning all the new equipment to maintain the grounds. Former student Stacey and current student Dave will join the crew shortly after they return from an educational trip to Africa.

Looking ahead to the up and coming open gardens here at Cuddy's we have started the clean up of the grounds to make everything picture perfect. The first step was lawn maintenance. After spending time on a couple of the mowers we made some time to do all the little touch ups with the trimmers. Pruning of dead limbs and organizing materials was next on the agenda.

The magnolia trees to me are the first sign of the new season and gorgeous weather. Cuddy Gardens has one of the largest magnolia collections in southern Ontario and has not disappointed. The magnolia trees are coming into full bloom. A few have taken to flower and the others are to follow very shortly. Eric S. took on the job of pruning out the dead limbs from the magnolia trees to give nothing sure of an amazing sight without any flaws.

Around the grounds many flowers have come into bloom. The woodland garden is a sea of daffodils as far as the eye can see. Primroses as well as many other types of flowers scatter the the ground adding a vibrant splash of colour. Looking very closely throughout the rock garden and the area of grass near our rare tree collection you will find a very dainty flower. The Snake's Head Fritillary although small has a very large impact.

       Snake Head Fritillary