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Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in October for:
Sweet Chestnuts, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Hops, Walnuts, Haws (Hawthorn berries), Wild Strawberries, Cleavers, Burdock Roots, Rowan Berries
Tag Archives: Everlasting flowers
In a Vase on Monday – Woven
Well, today the garden has been a no-go area, what with all the snow, sleet and ice. And let’s not forget the bitter arctic wind! In fact I discovered last night that there is something about the design of our … Continue reading
Six-On-Saturday: Storing up treasures
13-10-2018 Today’s morning dogwalk encompassed sunshine, blustery winds, fallen trees, a couple of rain showers and a lovely double rainbow. Straddling the seasons as it were. It was also very warm, 26.5 deg C by lunchtime if my car is … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, Food, fruit
Tagged #SixOnSaturday, Everlasting flowers, Gardening, Harvest, Preserving, Six on Saturday
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Wordless Wednesday – Who’s wearing a ballgown in the garden?
Posted in Flowers, Whimsy, Wordless
Tagged Everlasting flowers, Gardening, Photography, pink, Rhodanthe manglesii, Swan River Everlasting Daisy
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In a vase on Monday: Forever bright
I’ve had such a ball since I started using WordPress in February and enjoy following numerous excellent gardening blogs. I always admire the weekly creative floral arrangements shared through Cathy’s ‘In a vase on Monday’ Meme. I’ve not contributed, partly … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Plants, Whimsy
Tagged Everlasting flowers, Gardening, Helichrysum, In a vase on Monday, posey, Straw flowers, Xerochrysum
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