We live in Canada near Lake Superior, south of Thunder Bay Ontario. We have a cold continental climate; our coldest temperature is -40 C/F, but lately the coldest has been more like -30 to -35 C. The natural site is wonderful and we were very fortunate to have found it 35 years ago. There was nothing here but the land when we started and most everything has been done the hard way. Our garden is very much a shared effort and more enjoyable because of that. We have been at it now for about 18 years.

The shade garden is perhaps an acre and a half, the rock garden about an acre, then some garden near the house plus lawn. We do it on our own, no help.

Rob's the photographer and he wants to fully cover the garden in its seasons before we get in to our dotage and loose it.

In April 2009 Sharon began adding her photos of our Flickr site.

Prints of Rob's rock photos can now be purchased through Susan Dykstra's Window Light Photo Gallery .

www.susandykstra.com/

Sharon and Rob

Photos of Illingworth (17)

  • Rob at the Slates by Jamuudsen
  • P8180260 by upnorthwhitney
  • Rob on the Little Pine by Jamuudsen
  • June 4 2006 by Illingworth
  • End of May 04 by Illingworth
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  • Very little snow over the ice. by Illingworth
  • Nature's skating rink by Illingworth
  • Looking upstream. by Illingworth
  • A favourite spot along the river. by Illingworth
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Illingworth's favorite photos from other Flickr members (217)

  • Golden-crowned sparrow by Jamuudsen
  • 0704_0420 Marsh Wren breath by wild prairie man
  • 0704_0182 Bumblebee visits willow by wild prairie man
  • Evening at Alps Park by camillaskye
  • Great Backyard Bird Count 2012: Cedar Waxwing on Eleagnus by Will Stuart
  • Great blue heron by Jamuudsen
  • Mist on Little Cove by camillaskye
  • American dipper by Jamuudsen
  • American wigeon hen by Jamuudsen
  • Bushtit by Jamuudsen
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    dougchinnery.com says:

    "I have never been moved to write a testimonial for anyone on Flickr before, but viewing Illingworths gallery has had such an impact on me, I felt I had to. Rob, apparently the photographer, and Sharon have created two things.

    Firstly, one of the most personal stunning gardens I have ever seen. They have a creative flair for planting that has created a garden of incredible beauty in an area with a very harsh winter climate. The garden sits in the landscape perfectly, the planting is lush and naturalistic, colours, shapes, forms all blending in a wonderful tapestry.

    Secondly, Rob has now begun to catalogue every species in the garden in different season with superb, pin sharp, perfectly exposed images. They share their knowledge of latin names by cataloguing every plant in detail. The images are of such quality, I am sure they would be ideal for anyone wanting to illustrate a plantsmans guide.

    Most of the images are not artistic plant shots, rather they document the colour, shape, form and environment perfectly. This is growing in to a valuable reference for many species ideal for planting in this Canadian environment.

    I am enjoying hugely just browsing the images. I am sure you will do too. Thank you for allowing many of us around the world an opportunity to see the wonderful garden you have created."

    30th January, 2008

Name:
Illingworth
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February 2007
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Neebing, Canada
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Taken
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