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Tag Archives: In a vase on Monday
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
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Tagged Allium cowanii, Daffodils, Gardening, helianthemum, In a vase on Monday, Photography, spring bulbs, tulipa batalinii
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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
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Tagged Daffodils, flower arrangements, Gardening, In a vase on Monday, Photography, Primulas, Spring
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In a Vase on Monday – Skin-tight jeans!
So I couldn’t resist sharing this ‘vase’ with you, since I’ve never seen it’s like before. A couple of weeks ago I was given a Christmas present by a work colleague. The gift was in an open-topped bag, because part … Continue reading
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Tagged Amaryllis, Flower growing, Gardening, In a vase on Monday, Rooting cuttings, Waxed bulbs
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In a Vase on Monday – The 6 inch challenge
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
Posted in Flowers, The home garden
Tagged 6 inches, chrysanthemums, flower arrangements, Gardening, In a vase on Monday, inkpots, Persicaria, Salvia
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In a Vase on Monday – A lot of love and friendship
So we expected (and had) a frost last night. Temperatures dropped to -1 deg C, firmly in frozen water territory, so that has given the kiss of death to many plants flowering in the garden. Happily, like many gardeners I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged Gardening, In a vase on Monday, Photography, Salvia Amistad, Salvia Love and Kisses
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In a Vase on Monday – Scorchio*
It’s hot. It’s been yet another worryingly record-breaking day for late August Bank Holiday temperatures in the UK, particularly in southern of England, so my vase today reflects the colours of our current weather map: There has been lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, The home garden
Tagged Gardening, Helenium, Heliopsis 'Summer Nights', In a vase on Monday, Pennisetum, Rose hips
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In a Vase on Monday – Ents and a Forest Wedding
My son was married on Saturday and happily they managed their outside, fairy-tale wedding in sunshine, followed by a delicious meal inside. It was a lovely day, the bride looked gorgeous and everyone seemed chilled and happy. David’s idea for … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Out and about
Tagged Forests, In a vase on Monday, Larkspur, Table centres, Trees, Wedding flowers, Weddings
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In a Vase on Monday – A Wild Flower Explosion
At this time of year the local meadows are positively bursting with colourful early summer flowers. Last Monday I collected bright, glossy salsify, goats beard, cow parsley and field buttercups for a vase, which didn’t quite make it to a … Continue reading
In a Vase on Monday – Titanium
Years ago, before I had pierced ears, my favourite screw-on danglies were a pair of long iridescent anodized titanium rods purchased from a very boho craft fair (of the kind that I seem to spend half my weekends visiting). Metallic … Continue reading
In a Vase on Monday – Blossom and Polyanthus
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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Tagged Blossom, damsons, Gardening, In a vase on Monday, Narcissus 'Cheerfulness', Narcissus 'Thalia', Photography, Polyanthus, Worm moon
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