Tag Archives: chrysanthemums

In a Vase on Monday – The 6 inch challenge

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

Cathy@ramblinginthegarden has hosted In a Vase on Monday for the last 6 years. An astounding endeavour and commitment! Well done and thanks, Cathy. To mark each  anniversary a challenge is set. This year’s gauntlet was to restrict the dimensions of … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Snippets and seeds

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Frogend_dweller

It’s been a mad week: A wedding coming up this weekend, so clothes etc. to sort out, family to gather up from universities, food to prepare for an autumn feast at work, plus a special birthday to attend. On Monday … Continue reading →

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The Colours of a Sunset

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Frogend_dweller

It seems that I am going through an orange phase in the garden this year. After years of filling borders with pastel tones, when I look around now, at the beginning of September, I see masses of bright yellows, orange … Continue reading →

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A resurgence of flowers

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Frogend_dweller

I can’t quite get over this mild weather we are having and it is beginning to play havoc with my bulb planting plan, since I am loathed to tear out beautiful annuals or chop back flowers in order to make … Continue reading →

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