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Quote of the day:
“… then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
– William Wordsworth
Forage in March for:
Cleavers, Dandelion flowers and leaves, Gorse flowers, Ground Elder , Hop shoots, Alexanders, Primroses, Wild Plum blossom, Sweet Violets
Tag Archives: Daffodils
In a vase on Monday – Tolerance and how things grow on a person!
Daffodils, with their large, sunny trumpets, are beaming happy vibes in every direction of our garden right now, making it a perfect pick-me-up place to be. And today, I’ve brought a jug of those bright blooms indoors to share for … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday – A glimpse of Wimpole Hall in February
Posted in Spring, Wordless
Tagged cherry blossom, Crocus, Daffodils, Gardens, Iris reticulata, Wimpole Hall
14 Comments
In a Vase on Monday – Jam Jar Jamboree
So this is a vase to bid farewell to these, the last of my daffodils: The flowers of small, multi-headed yellow N. ‘Hawera’ have lasted incredibly well, as have the double flowered N. ‘Cheerfulness’ with their beautifully strong, sweet scent. … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers
Tagged Allium cowanii, Daffodils, Gardening, helianthemum, In a vase on Monday, Photography, spring bulbs, tulipa batalinii
12 Comments
In a Vase on Monday – Spring’s russet tones!
I hope that this finds you coping with isolation, with plenty to keep yourselves active and happy. We’ve certainly been lucky with the weather in East Anglia since the real clamp down on movement occurred and it’s made #StayAtHome and … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers
Tagged Daffodils, flower arrangements, Gardening, In a vase on Monday, Photography, Primulas, Spring
17 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – Daffodils: A visual antidote
Wimpole Hall is owned by the National Trust. In a statement about the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday 17 March 2020 the National Trust said that … Although Wimpole Hall, Farm, restaurant, visitor welcome, shops are now closed until further notice, … Continue reading
Posted in Out and about, Spring, Uncategorized, Wimpole Hall, Wordless
Tagged Coronavirus (COVID-19), Daffodils, Gardens, National Trust, Photography, spring bulbs, Wimpole Hall, Yellow
6 Comments
In a vase on Monday – The Usual Suspects
… lined up in eggshells! I tend to pick up the free grocery store magazines. It has been a habit since the kids were small and there were easy ideas for the entertainment of little people with short attention spans. … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Flowers, Plants, Spring, Whimsy
Tagged acrylic, Daffodils, Eggshells, Gardening, Hellebores, In a vase on Monday, painted
26 Comments
Wordless Wednesday – A Sunny Spring: The seven waves of yellow
Posted in Nature, Whimsy, Wordless
Tagged Buttercups, Celandines, Cowslips, Daffodils, Dandelions, Oil Seed Rape, Sow Thistle, Yellow
1 Comment
Daffodil Festival: A Celebration of Spring
At this time of year, if the weather didn’t hold them frozen in the ground in February, hosts of golden daffodils line the streets of Thriplow welcoming the thousands of visitors who descend on the village to see the spectacle. … Continue reading
Posted in Out and about
Tagged Daffodil Weekend, Daffodils, Morris dancing, Spring, Thriplow
2 Comments