Tag Archives: Flowers

In a Vase on Monday – Lilac: A symbol of passion and love

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

Lilacs: They have such a short, but deliciously fragrant flowering season. They make me think of France and village fetes and bunting and trips to quaint tea shops. Did you know that lilacs are part of the olive family, Oleaceae? … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – The secret life of Arums

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

   

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Wordless Wednesday – Snippets from Anglesey Abbey’s Dahlia Festival

Posted on September 20, 2017 by
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In a Vase on Monday – Fresh scents of spring

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Walking around the village this afternoon I was very happy to see colour blossoming in the lawns everywhere. Mostly this is coming from scattered crocuses in smart yellows and shades of purple, spilling down driveways and planted round community seats … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Border moments from 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by

   

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Wordless Wednesday – Incandencence and the bees

Posted on February 17, 2016 by

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Wordless Wednesday – Chocolate cake with the last of the edible flowers

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

Recipe can be found here and since I am worried that it might disappear from the bbc website at some point I’ve printed Angela Nilsen’s yummy recipe here as well: Ingredients 200g good quality dark chocolate, about 60% cocoa solids … Continue reading →

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