When I posted my Six things from the garden on Saturday, someone mentioned how early the Fuchsia was. We have a sheltered garden and this Fuchsia is not cut down to ground level, with the growth from just the top of thickening four foot stems cut back in March, with new growth since then. I am perhaps trying to grow thick trunks over the coming years.
Phalaris arundinacea, and the strickling white Zantedeschia aethiopica or Arum Lily, which all grow close together. In the middle of the vase and also under the foot of the old elephant are some foliage from a new 'unnamed' Gingko which I picked up at 'Rocky Mountain'.
The vase was prepared yesterday ready for ladies from the WI coming over for Knit and Natter. When I first suggested such a group, there was such a response that several groups were set up to accommodate the numbers as there was not one home who could hold so many. I think there are five groups altogether. The groups are very inclusive and for some it is just an opportunity to have coffee or tea, and companionship. This morning first thing, I made a really lovely Victoria Sponge with the best of strawberry jams home made on Friday from delicious Cheddar strawberries, and some ginger and spelt biscuits, made yesterday.
So fresh and pretty Noelle, the arum lily really lifts it. Your knit and natter group sounds like fun. I would come for the natter, as I'm not big on knitting or any handiwork. And the strawberry Victoria sponge, I'd definitely come for that. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThe Knit and Natter concept is clearly a huge success - and you can't beat a good old traditional Victoria sandwich! I would like to find time to sit and knit, but sadly there just aren't enough hours in the day. You must have a good crop of the arum lilies to spare some for a vase and they look wonderful with the varieagted grass and the fuchsia for contrast
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of calla lilies (Zantedeschia) and fuchsias! I'd copy you but, although I have some fuchsias, my calla lilies are long gone as a touch of heat immediately ends their season here. I hope you enjoyed you Kit and Natter get-together - it sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely combination, and the elephant statue and the Gingko foliage add the magic touches. Strawberries...yum! And your group sounds like fun!
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