Category Archives: foliage

Six Signs of Spring on Saturday, and an Anniversary

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Cathy

I missed Six on Saturday last week, running out of time after an afternoon visit to Ashwood Nurseries and John’s Garden there, although in hindsight I could have cobbled something together from the few photos I had taken. You will … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Spotty

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Cathy

Suddenly it is Monday again and here we have a spotty vase for IAVOM. Inspired by the yellow spotty laurel Aucuba japonica and accompanied by my yellow spotty jug and a yellow spotty dice, the vase also includes ‘forced’ stems … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Autumn Promise

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Cathy
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Six on Saturday: Promising a Rose Garden

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Cathy

I noticed Dorris is celebrating the promises in her garden today and, coincidentally, so I am I – not strictly true I suppose, as this time of year, especially in milder winters, our gardens invariably bring much joy as countless … Continue reading →

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Ina Vase on Monday: More Teeny Tiny

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Cathy

Another teeny tiny vase on Monday for me, and despite trying several alternatives I am still using the little Bretby Pottery jug I used in the anniversary post, giving an arrangement a mere 10cm (4″) tall. The jug is filled … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Combo

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Cathy

Today’s six are all combinations that bring me pleasure. Do visit our host, Jon and his Propagator’s blog to see a wide range of other sixes from around the globe. I have shown the above combination many times, and as … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: And Now For Something Completely Different…

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Cathy

…FOLIAGE, and some welcome rain and a 15-20°C drop in temperature! For a number of years Christina of My Hesperides Garden hosted a monthly meme celebrating foliage, and it was this that made me begin to look at foliage in … Continue reading →

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A Random Six on Saturday

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Cathy

There is no theme to my Six on Saturday today, although if I could post fragrances that is what you be experiencing instead of six fairly random photos. I cannot even post pictures of the six things given me the … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Greens are Good For You

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Cathy

…and good for our gardens too, providing a foil for colourful blooms and giving texture, colour and interest throughout the year. If you look closely, you might see the following in today’s vase: ivy, epimedium, grasses Amenanthele lessonia and Luzula … Continue reading →

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