Happy New Year to all my family, friends and fellow bloggers.
Today I am a little late posting, and I make no excuses. This morning we had wall to wall sunshine, and although it was still 6 C in the shade, I wanted to get out into the garden. Early spring and with more early flowering plants, I could say that once the days are starting to get longer, is a lovely time of the year in the garden. Even the low slanting light throwing long shadows adds drama to the garden.
Here is today's little vase.
A few early dark pink Cyclamen coum add a splash of colour, with one of the c. coum leaves, and a couple of stems of Hebe topiaria, The miniature bronze canons is a favourite of Mr S. He would like a full sized one if we had a large enough garden, so when I saw this one many years ago, it was brought home for him.
Great bouquet. I love the cannon combined with the flowers. I need to have a bit more imagination in my future entries into the IAVOM challenge. I love flowers, but the addition of interesting still life pieces just adds so much.
ReplyDeleteI suppose the chances of you moving somewhere with a bigger garden are slim, Noelle, and the chances of a full size cannon equally so... 😉 Your little cyclamen blooms are so beautiful - I love this shade of pink and cyclamen leaves are so beautiful. I only have a few C coum, but haven't spotted any blooming yet and really must buy more but of course they are not cheap. I also conscious now that close proximity of C coum and hederifoloium is not wise, according to GW earlier in the year. Thanks for joining i=us today and Happy New Year to you both
ReplyDeleteOh that is a most pretty gathering Noelle. A striking marking on the cyclamen leaf. Is it one that you have grown from seed? It was a beautiful morning too here before clouding over but apart from a walk round my activities were limited to the greenhouse. You're obviously a more hardy soul than me. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYes this is one the ants grew for me, in the bed by the conservatory. I had bought the originals from Ashwood's and each year they increase. It takes about three years to flowering, but I had a few others that I had brought from my other garden. I think it is a touch warmer in Somerset compared to Cheshire! Best wishes for the New Year Anna.
DeleteThe eleaf is so interesting. It looks like two leaves stacked together.
ReplyDeleteI like your description of the leaf Anonymous, the variety is very pleasing.
DeleteLovely Cyclamen and wonderful cannon! I think my father had one like that, though I have no idea what became of it. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThis little cannon tours the garden, and it is fun to come across it, sometimes on a plant pot, sometimes on the gravel etc.
DeleteThat is such a pretty and cheerful vase Noelle, especially with the striking Cyclamen leaf. Love the miniature canon - a full sized one would certainly be a talking point but this one is quite adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy, the coums are hardy and a pleasure to have in the garden.
DeleteThe splashy Cyclamen coum almost eclipses the bright pink flowers, Noelle. After more than a week of mostly cloudy days, I'd jump at the chance to take advantage of some sunshine too. I hope you enjoy many more days of sunshine (along with some added warmth) as the month progresses. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteMr S just came in to warn me that much colder temperatures are forecast for mid January as the system over America break up and drifts our way, I shall be moving plants around in anticipation of that, and hope to protect them accordingly. Happy New Year to you Kris.
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