Mornings have been much cooler...so early mornings are a deliciously peaceful time to be out in the garden.
A few days ago Alison posted a small beautifully crafted miniature arrangement on facebook, and I added a suggestion to her page that maybe I would stretch myself, and come up with a small trifle for this week's IAVOM.
At first I thought it would be tricky to find something small and dainty but I persevered. This morning, when looking at all the little pieces I picked last night, I had too many to choose from and the arrangement looked rather congested. I have made two...but I am only showing one. The hardest part was posing the arrangement and taking a picture!
The small flowers fitted in my 'snowdrop' vase and is made up of camomile: Chamaemelum and lovely pale green delicate fern shaped leaves of Pseudofumaria alba or Corydalis ochroleuca, both of which were from Alison, fern Asplenium trichomanes or Maidenhair spleenwort, and stems from a very small scabiosa. I'm not sure what type it is, it is very small and had been struggling to grow surrounded by some thugs. The small pale yellow flowers are from Achillea x lewisii 'King Edward', an alpine sized achillea.
It is such a joy to wake up early whilst it is still cool, and potter around quietly. The light may be a little weak, but it is still cool enough, to take pictures in the conservatory. This little arrangement will be there on the breakfast table this morning, but will be moved onto the coffee table before the sun has heated up the area.
Oh you have a conservatory? I'm so jealous! :) But seriously, that is a lovely arrangement and I like the tiny watering can next to it. It was hot here for just a couple of days but now the weather is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanna...the conservatory gives wonderful light in the depth of winter for reading, knitting and other hobbies. Its where we breakfast year long...and great to view all the birds in the garden. We don't have the harsh climate you have, so they are a good idea here. Many plants spend the winter there. I hope you continue to enjoy your good weather, and keep posting your fantastic woodland plants as well as your garden.
DeleteI love miniature arrangements, Noelle, and this is delightful in its dinkyness. How tall is it? It was still hard to judge the scale despite the figurine and the window. It must be lovely to have a local blogger friend to exchange plants and seeds and visits with
ReplyDeleteSmall arrangements can be so sweet, but still quite tricky, but lovely to have on a desk. The whole arrangement including vase would fit in a cube 120mm x 120mm x 120 mm
DeleteThis is very sweet and I like the blue and white theme. I wonder what your other one was like. I do like the mornings and evenings when it's this hot. I find it very wearing and get much more done when it's cool.
ReplyDeleteAs I shall probably pick some of the elements for next week...I didn't show or won't say just yet! I was out watering till past ten this evening...I look forward to seeing your garden soon.
DeleteI love your tiny creation and it's especially effective sitting at the feet of your solemn soldier statue. The arrangements I made from materials in my former tiny garden were usually tiny as well but I remember how much satisfaction they always gave me.
ReplyDeleteIt'd odd to hear that it's been hotter in the UK, as well as many parts of the Eastern US, than it's been here in Southern California thus far. But, like earthquakes, I suspect the heat will arrive when we least expect it!
I love the way your delicate arrangement is being guarded so magnificently.
ReplyDeleteYour conservatory must get very steamy during the day - I have had to block out the big windows in my bedroom with blackout material to try to keep it cool.
There is something sweet and charming about mini-arrangements. They can be tucked into unexpected places to surprise and delight. And a fragrant one is perfect for the bedside table to scent our dreams. :)
ReplyDeleteOn your hint, I shall put a little vase of the chamomile by my bed and see if it also helps me sleep. Its a little too hot at the moment during the night...
DeleteOh how dinky and lovely Noelle. I'm with you about early mornings in the garden - not only cooler but so much quieter too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna...it is very quiet here, but first thing the bird song is the noisiest! But I love the numerous young ones in the garden, not yet hesitant about humans.
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