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In a Vase on Monday: Time for Tea in Just a Minute

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Cathy

The muscari had been spotted a few days ago when a pot stacked on top of another was lifted  to reveal several spikes of blue emerging from the lower pot, probably boosted by this added protection and insulation. In no … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Rhapsody in Blue

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Cathy

The title and focus of this week’s vase was decided a week ago, partly inspired by Hillward’s ‘blue’ post (thank you Sara) which made me more aware of all the emerging blues in my own garden. Today was therefore simply … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Bag

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Cathy

The two baskets at the front of the house are usually filled with blue pansies and some sort of dwarf narcissus over winter, but Aldi had some very pretty baskets of violas in the autumn so I used the contents … Continue reading →

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