Tag Archives: In a vase on Monday

In a Vase on Monday – Blossom and Polyanthus

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

Well, with all the jam trees (old Chivers damson trees) in the garden bursting into flower over the last few days I couldn’t resist cutting a few branches to bring inside. I noticed the first blossoms opening when I went … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – So this is when Vincas look good!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

The garden has turned distinctly mushy over the last couple of days. Lots of plants and seed heads have lost their backbone. Our patio archway, which is covered in acres of green passionflower vine is now looking like it’s had … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – A first snowdrop

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

I keep being caught out by the weather this winter. Today started warm and I didn’t bother with a coat, but by the end of the morning I regretted that as a cold, persistent wind had sprung up while I … Continue reading →

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(Not) In a Vase on Monday – Leaf kebab anyone?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

This morning, on my dog walk, I was admiring the beautiful red stems being revealed on the lime trees as the leaves fall, so I snapped off a few (don’t panic, they flail them every year anyway, so I am … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – Definite autumn shades

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

Yes, it is most certainly autumn, but I could hardly believe the heat in the walled garden at Wimpole today. I was taking salvia cuttings most of the morning and I am hoping that they can take the extreme temperature … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – Survivors

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

We’ve just returned from France where melting temperatures, 38 deg C plus, have tested my capacity to move during the day. So it was with considerable relief that we are now chez-nous and back to sweltering in a mere 30 … Continue reading →

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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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