Two springs ago I planted five ‘Tinilco’ Asiatic lilies and boy, did they ever come up beautifully this year! I was all set to enjoy a few weeks of their deep maroon loveliness but the gardening gods had other plans – almost all the buds were nipped off, some just a day before opening, others […]
Category: In a Vase on Monday
In a Vase, on Monday – Back Porch Vase
I placed a stool on our back porch a few weeks ago, wanting somewhere to put a glass of water or sandwich when I’m sitting in the comfy chair, resting between gardening chores. It’s also the perfect spot for a blowsy, informal vase of flowers. I’m just rambling around this morning, watering where needed (ie […]
In a Vase, on Monday – It’s Summer Tomorrow
Ranunculus and Echinacea – right on time for a vase of fresh cut flowers.
In a Vase, on Monday – Iris and a Peony
Iris and Peonies in today’s vase of fresh cut flowers.
In a a Vase, on Monday – Leapin’ Lupins!
Lupins and Iris are now adding joyous colour to the garden.
In a Vase, on Monday – late spring
Last of the Daffs in today’s vase of cut flowers.
In a Vase, on Monday – Tulips
It’s tulip time in Canada!
In a Vase, on Monday – Two Tone Daffodils
Two-tone daffodils fill today’s vase of fresh cut flowers.
In a Vase, on Monday – Jetfire
The first daffodils of the year!
In a Vase, On Monday – Forced
Have you cut a few Forsythia twigs to bring inside yet?