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In a vase on Monday – Dolly mixture

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

This week’s bunch of flowers reminds me of a childhood sweet called ‘Dolly mixture’. ‘Dolly mixture is a British confection, consisting of a variety of multi-coloured fondant shapes, such as cubes and cylinders, with subtle flavourings.‘ – Wikipedia Here’s a … 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 – Lazy Herb Salad

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

For lunch at the weekend I ‘prepared’ a lazy salad fresh from the garden: ‘Erbette’ perpetual spinach, beetroot leaves, chives, parsley, coriander, mizuna, red veined sorrel. I washed the leaves and stood them in a pint glass of water for … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – Mashed Potatoes

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

Mashed Potatoes (James Brown) I was checking the garden today when I noticed that our potatoes have started to flower. There are two rows of Lady Christl and two of Charlotte, but it is the Charlottes that are coming into … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday – Jam Jar Jamboree

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

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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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 – Skin-tight jeans!

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

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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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 – A lot of love and friendship

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

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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In a Vase on Monday – Scorchio*

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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