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In a Vase on Monday – Chaotic energy!

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Frogend_dweller

It is still freezing outside. We’ve had a week of temperatures peeking just above zero by early afternoon. Brrrr! On the plus side, there has also been day after day of brilliant blue skies! It was, however, supposed to be … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Flurries of White

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Frogend_dweller

We spent Easter Sunday in the garden, including a picnic by the pond, in glorious sunshine with greengage and damson blossom bursting around our heads. Wonderful! In the gentle breeze an odd petal or two drifted down on to the … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – Woven

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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In a vase on Monday – Snowdrops, of course!

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Frogend_dweller

We missed the worst of the snow yesterday, none fell during the day, but there was a little last evening. In the dark. Where’s the fun in that? How lucky then that today should arrive with brilliantly clear blue skies … Continue reading →

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In a vase on Monday – Bushy Tails

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

It’s cold and miserable outside and gradually it’s become wet as well. I’ve been cutting down sunflowers that were growing along the fence around the vegetable garden. Their heads have fed the birds and were beginning to go mouldy. I … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – 7th Anniversary Challenge: A ‘Bloomless’ vase

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

Congratulations to Cathy on arranging her way to 7 years of weekly, beautiful, quirky and inspiring vases! Each week Cathy collects and accessorises her vase with an object of interest (sometimes that is just the vase itself). The object reflects … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – A summer birthday party

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

Today’s vase is in-your-face bright and cheerful, ‘cos we are celebrating the birth of our first grandchild. Born at the weekend, she’s a healthy weight, with a shock of thick, dark hair, eyes wide open and a ready smile. Sadly, … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – Spring’s russet tones!

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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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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In a Vase on Monday – For a few hours only

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Frogend_dweller

Cathy at Rambling In The Garden has been inspiring people to fill a vase each Monday for the last four years and, to celebrate this milestone, the 4th anniversary mission was for particpants to use a ‘container’ not usually associated … Continue reading →

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