Narcissi are always not far behind snowdrops, hellebore and crocus, keen as mustard to remind us that spring is just around the corner.
With the first ‘Tête-à-tête’ opening here this week, their appearance in a vase today was probably inevitable. Accompanied by a sprig of twisted hazel catkins, they make a cheery vase in this iconic mustard tin. The tin being a prop in itself, an additional prop seems unnecessary, but you could choose to add this vintage ‘Beetleware’ mustard dish if you like; I myself put it back on the shelf.
If you can find something in your garden today to pop in a vase to bring cheer to your week, then please consider sharing it with the IAVOM community by leaving links to and from this post.
Rambling in the Garden 
Very nice!
Thanks Paddy
Good morning Cathy! You couldn’t get more cheerful and springlike than your vase today! Love the Colman’s mustard tin and the bright and breezy little heads of tete-a-tete look very happy there!! I have two of these beginning to flower in the garden at the moment – and that’s it!!! Amanda https://therunningwave290580645.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/a-breath-of-springtime-in-a-vase-on-monday/
Thanks Amanda – and of course two is better than none! I wonder what is in your springtime vase…?
a zingy arrangement evoking quite a few of the senses.
Thanks Linda, yes, definitely zingy!
Hi Cathy! You’ve done it again with a fun presentation. I do recognize that mustard tin. The daffodils are just lovely forming an arc above the container and the hazel lifts the eyes so we can take in the entire arrangement. I hope all is well with you and yours. Thank you for hosting our Monday vases.
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Aw thanks, Suzy! Sadly, I have discovered the tin isn’t watertight so next time I will line it with something, or find a teeny vase I can pop inside
Oops! Well it made a nice show.
I am a fellow tin lover. And I like that mustard. I have been wishing for some twisted sticks to put in arrangements, not sure there is a contorted plant that will grow here. Daffodils are the best harbinger of spring. Here is my vase https://theshrubqueen.com/2021/03/01/in-a-vase-on-monday-going-gingerly/
Even a small twig from another tree can add charm in the absence of something properly twisted perhaps? I do like the miniature daffs but not so much the taller ones, although it’s good to see them appearing on the roadside
Yes, I like grapevine which I have in abundance, though I think the twist adds charm. King Alfred daffs are not the same as the Tete a tete..
Indeed it does, and I don’t suppose you get algae growing on anything in in your garden, which adds charm to plainer twigs?
Strangely enough, as humid as it is here, it is fairly breezy and I get no moss, or algae just some ferns and the occassional lichen.
Doh.. I meant lichen! 😁
Laughing, I thought you must really have some cool algae in the UK!
I like The Shrub Queen love this, and also mustard, and well done on choosing a the daff theme for St David day, Cathy, and I hope mine ‘cuts the mustard’: https://noellemace.blogspot.com/2021/03/in-vase-in-monday-st-davids-day.html
I am ashamed to say that the St David’s day did not even cross my mind, Noelle, and I can’t even say that I didn’t know it would be March when I wrote it the day before as I had created a new folder for March IAVOM pictures…ah well!
I have a David at home…so if it comes up on the news, my ears twitch. I heard it on the radio on Monday morning, which helped me decide on the daffs. The first cuttings were last week, and these were not quite yet fully open in the garden on Monday morning, which means the arrangement will get better over the next few days.
That’s good to hear – it is always tempting to cut them fully open for full impact
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Ha ha, I do love that mustard pun! Coleman’s Mustard is one of the few things I still request from England! (Along with Marmite and teabags! LOL!) The first Narcissi look good anywhere, but are absolutely perfect in that mustard tin. I am finally back and have a vase today to share. Thanks for all your vases through the winter Cathy. They have kept me going! 🤗
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It’s always intriguing to hear what ex-pats miss from the UK!! Good to have you back with us today 👍
I’m as keen as mustard on these little daffodils too. What a lovely way to welcome the new month. I have daffodils on my mind today too. https://wp.me/p3dx4o-49l
Thanks Chloris. I hadn’t made the St David’s Day connection, but just had to pick the first of them once they started opening
Beautiful ray of Sunshine… that´s what Daffodils for me. I planted some in my garden but they are not blooming yet.
Any sign of buds perhaps? Whenever they arrive, I am sure they will bring you joy
I’d never heard the phrase “keen as mustard” but, after looking it up, I think it’s right on the button 😉 As always, thanks for hosting, Cathy. Here’s my post: https://krispgarden.blogspot.com/2021/03/in-vase-on-monday-beware-of-wind-gusts.html
Perhaps it’s a very Briitish phrase, Kris – and how about this sort of mustard? Do you see this ‘English’ mustard in the US?
Lovely and perfect for my yellow month over on the travel blog! More mustard than you can shake a stick at here: https://traveltalk.me.uk/2021/02/14/life-in-colour-17/
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Am pleased to have checked it out…
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A most cheerful and bright vase for what was a most beautiful sunny day Cathy 😄 The little ‘Tête-à-tête’ daffies always seem to see their way opening with perfect timing just in time for St.David’s Day. I couldn’t stand the taste of mustard as a child but warmed to it in adulthood especially French mustard.
I hadn’t considered that point but you are possibly right – unlike leeks, which are in short supply this year! I don’t often use mustard, but most of it goes in the tomato chutney I would never want to be without!
Nice one!
Are all narcissus known as such, or are some daffodil? I used to think I knew which was which, but there are so many cultivars nowadays.
Narcissus is the genus, so all daffodils are narcissus – I think!
Well, yes; but I still consider those with big and typically yellow flowers to be daffodils.
The Daffodils “Tête-à-tête” are divine, wonderful, I love how they are in the Colman mustard can that is a charm as a vase. Twisted hazelnut catkin twigs look great with daffodils, I love them. It is a magnificent spring bouquet. I really like the complement of the vintage mustard plate “Beetleware”, it is lovely, and it looks great with the vase: I love the set, it is wonderful, very special. Take good care of yourself and the golfer, and keep yourself safe. Have a good and happy weekend. Very affectionate greetings from Margarita.
Thank you Margarita – the yellows were bright and cheery. Hope you have a good week