In a Vase on Monday - Needs Must

Pottering around the garden on a Sunday I saw that Alison's Sedum is behaving as if it is spring, sending up stems and buds, and the Hydrangea was starting to have its petals skeletonized by rasping mini snails. '

Of necessity these form the basis of the vase today, for who knows how long they will hold, and I ought to keep back other plants for posts in the weeks to come, when material will be meagre.  

 Materials this week

Sedum Hylotelephium  erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn', aka 'Alison's sedum'

Persicaria Red Dragon, aka Cathy's Dragon.

Achillea Millefolium Lilac Beauty

Salvia Amistad

various seed heads and capsules gathered on walks...

I often heard the expression or proverb or is it an idom:  'Needs Must', when I was a child, and did not quite understand its meaning. We've certainly been practicing this in the current situation, but with a little imagination and substitution, or acceptance of the not quite perfect, a few freedom can be gained.  This is just one example of  'All's well that ends well', as I attempt to come to terms with 'the new normal'.

Shakespeare used the old saying in his play 'All's well that ends well'. Apologies to all the linguists and word smiths, and historians for any misunderstandings....

I am joining in with Cathy who leads this weekly get-together. Cathy is posting some superb chrysanthemums this week, all spider like with excellent prop.