Tag Archives: In a vase on Monday

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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In a Vase on Monday – Ents and a Forest Wedding

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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In a Vase on Monday – A Wild Flower Explosion

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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In a Vase on Monday – Titanium

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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