All morning it was gloomy, and I set off to walk to meet friends for Knit and Natter, and when I got back home, whilst I was boiling eggs for egg and cress sandwiches I went out to bit a few blooms. There is no much in flower except for the cyclamen and snowdrops.
These cyclamen needed a dunking in a bowl of water as they were covered in little bits of soil formed when the heavy rain drops hit the soil. I also needed to find my smallest vase which needed me to climb up to rummage round the back of the top shelf in the cupboard when I store the vases.
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| Cyclamen coum in a vase |
They needed a little greenery, and these fern like leaves of Corydalis cheilanthifolia were just the right size and tone of green. The seeds of both these plants have been spread by ants, with this corydalis now growing in cracks in the stone wall.
Just behind in another vase are several of the blooms from Galanthus Diggory which also needed a wash. The heavy rain sodden blooms were almost touching the ground, no doubt the remaining ones in the garden will stand back up once we have a little drier weather. These snowdrops are easy to identify as they mature the petals stretch, then draw up the lower part of their seersucker petals giving a balloon shape.
I've just finished reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Some time. probably around two years ago, Mr S explained to our grand-daughter the antics that an Octopus got at Plymouth Marine Laboratory where he went to survey as part of his work. We had not realised that she had taken it all in, so we were completely delighted to receive the book unexpectedly. She had found it in a charity shop read it, and then posted it to 'Grampy'. Mr S loved it, and having read it too, I can repeat this.
Another book, which I came across on a 'Charity Book Shelf' as I was depositing books a few weeks ago, was How to Read a Tree by Tristan Gooley. I love trees and I couldn't have picked a better read.
Every Monday these posts link into Cathy's post and from there, there are further links to other vases. Why not join us?
Cyclamens and snowdrops are perfect for small vases. I have a few of the former, although not a chance of growing the latter. I always appreciate your book recommendations too.
ReplyDeleteI really ought to have had more crocus too out now, but our light levels have been so low, with hardly any sunshine. It is sweet of you to mention about the books.
DeleteThe Cyclament always seem to make a pleasing display. I love the colours and
ReplyDeleteI find that sometimes comments on Blogspot blogs fail to post first time and I have to come back later and click send again - my reply to Kris failed to send first time as well, but I had clicked away from your blog too quickly and my original comment disappeared! I was admiring your cyclamen and wondering if mine might be flowering somewhere in the woodland where they get hidden. Diggory is such a handsome chappie but I have never successfully managed to grow him. You mentioned to Tony that you have Three Ships - can I be cheeky and ask if you might have a spare bulb? It is one I loved and lost and have been trying to replace it for a while, but haven't sourced one so far. Thank you for reminding me about that tree book - it was featured in the Sunday Times when it first came out and I meant to make a note of it then, but forgot
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you managed to post this time Cathy. Three Ships has only been in the garden just over a year, and I had just one flowering bulb this year. I am hoping to get three Three Ships next year. When I feel it is ready to be divided you will be first on the list Cathy.
DeleteAw thanks, Noelle. In the meantime I will be keepig an eye out for one at a price I am willing to pay!
DeleteCyclamen and Snowdrops both speak of longer days, cool and damp. They are lovely . How to Read a Tree sounds like a book i must investigate too!
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Oh yes, that last book sounds like a good choice for you Noelle. Your little vases are lovely - the smallest of flowers can give us so much pleasure and thankfully you had some teeny weeny vases as well. Although those snowdrops look quite big! The Corydalis foliage is something I love - I had the yellow C. lutea at my last house and must try and get some established here - that one spreads so nicely too.
ReplyDeleteSuch cheery vases, and you're right - the flowers should be brought in during this kind of weather. Might as well enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLovely blooms! I had a potted Cyclamen plant that I took outside during the summer, and indoors during the winter, but it passed a couple of years ago. I need to get a new one--they're so beautiful. You show how pretty the blooms can be in vases, too.
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