Tag Archives: Rose ‘The Poet’s Wife’

In a Vase on Monday: Not Only But Also

Posted on October 10, 2016 by

Just to show that there is more than just dahlias blooming in the garden, today’s vase avoids them altogether and in doing so seems to hark back to a completely different season. In passing though, clockwise from back left, the … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Strange Bedfellows

Posted on January 4, 2016 by

Welcome to the first Monday vase of 2016 – and despite the seemingly endless availability of props around the house I have to admit I surprised even myself today! The Paperwhite narcissi were in bud before we went away, having … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Loose Women

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

When I see the gorgeous blooms of ‘The Poet’s Wife’ every time I look out of the windows at the back of the house how could I not resist picking some of them to share with you at closer quarters? … Continue reading →

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On the Wind

Posted on November 20, 2015 by

Abigail may have merely waved at us but Barney certainly shook our hand very firmly, leaving a few twiggy branches around and a couple of our neighbour’s fence panels down. Any residual breeze now carries with it the delightful scent … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Promises Promises

Posted on August 5, 2015 by
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