tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post3250090708540523486..comments2024-03-29T00:15:00.085+00:00Comments on Stasher: In a vase on Monday - At lastStasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-71119591508575154572017-06-14T10:32:55.940+01:002017-06-14T10:32:55.940+01:00Its such an inspiration seeing what IAVOM contribu...Its such an inspiration seeing what IAVOM contributors have in their gardens...yours amongst them. Thanks for sharing.Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-83353171102043743752017-06-14T10:31:39.914+01:002017-06-14T10:31:39.914+01:00Maybe you will also think of using them when they ...Maybe you will also think of using them when they have opened and showing that lovely blue centre. They are then truly magnificent and worth growing for that stage alone...and the leaves too. Oh heck, I think I shall have a source a plant or two for the garden after all!Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-58596133381742003642017-06-14T10:28:26.564+01:002017-06-14T10:28:26.564+01:00I would have liked to keep one or two for when the...I would have liked to keep one or two for when they went into 'bloom' they really look gorgeous then and the bees love them too. I look forward to seeing your arrangement of these Kris.Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-61154422344867328032017-06-14T10:26:24.206+01:002017-06-14T10:26:24.206+01:00I had booth the smooth and prickly artichokes whic...I had booth the smooth and prickly artichokes which came with the garden. I think the prickly ones must have come from 'roguish' seed! They definitely needed dealing with gloves hands. Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-68102671772197034562017-06-14T08:20:40.126+01:002017-06-14T08:20:40.126+01:00I think the vase with artichokes and red dragon is...I think the vase with artichokes and red dragon is wonderful - impressive and charming at the same time. I am a fan of Red Dragon since seeing it in Cathy's own garden and her vases too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-18378048970425831612017-06-13T01:34:03.733+01:002017-06-13T01:34:03.733+01:00And suddenly I am in love with artichokes! What a...And suddenly I am in love with artichokes! What a fantastic look to add interest to a vase! BeautifulAngie @ Sirène Flower Farmhttps://sireneflowers.com/blog/2017/6/12/a-season-of-peoniesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-20444421949663268862017-06-12T23:30:36.915+01:002017-06-12T23:30:36.915+01:00Have not seen that clematis variety before. Gorge...Have not seen that clematis variety before. Gorgeous!Leanne Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851519149951282936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-67004482751655509332017-06-12T18:38:37.472+01:002017-06-12T18:38:37.472+01:00Just waiting on some repairs to the fence and then...Just waiting on some repairs to the fence and then I shall work on the garden plan. Thanks for the lovely time spent with me at The Palace.Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-64662888707826413392017-06-12T18:37:31.404+01:002017-06-12T18:37:31.404+01:00They looked the same in leaf, but probably were gr...They looked the same in leaf, but probably were grown from some rogue seed, rather than the good sort best sourced from a well known Italian seed supplier. I shall pass on growing more!Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-77840716685952208122017-06-12T18:34:33.460+01:002017-06-12T18:34:33.460+01:00You are quite right Mandy, having been brought up ...You are quite right Mandy, having been brought up since a little one to love the flavour of artichokes, I have had them in their many guises. I have also grown them before, but these are old plants which were in the garden. They take up far too much room in the small garden, so they have already been despatched to the great thistle patch in the sky.Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-6727398014600931172017-06-12T18:31:36.508+01:002017-06-12T18:31:36.508+01:00Bruised perhaps but that Clematis is beautiful! I...Bruised perhaps but that Clematis is beautiful! I've a couple of artichokes still growing on my back slope that I've also been eyeing for use in a vase but I've yet to be struck with inspiration on a fitting pairing. Hopefully, inspiration will strike before the chokes perish in the coming summer heat.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-67132398716501468612017-06-12T18:16:04.758+01:002017-06-12T18:16:04.758+01:00Hi Noelle, I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed you...Hi Noelle, I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your weekend and have renewed enthusiasm.The stones are a nice touch next to your clematis, I like collecting stones. It's a shame about your artichokes but they look good in your vase. I look forward to seeing your garden developments now you are ready to move on. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-25796234905934829872017-06-12T17:54:18.802+01:002017-06-12T17:54:18.802+01:00Two such different combinations and both dramatic ...Two such different combinations and both dramatic in their own way. Love how the fern picks up the Clematic colors!LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-14732803979107088212017-06-12T17:18:44.704+01:002017-06-12T17:18:44.704+01:00sorry just had a quick peek at your photographs, I...sorry just had a quick peek at your photographs, I don't think those spiky thistles are artichokes,, best not eat them!!! Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301111533651873708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-79605001347319300082017-06-12T17:17:11.065+01:002017-06-12T17:17:11.065+01:00From what I remember about growing artichokes is t...From what I remember about growing artichokes is that the seed never comes true, so you can get spiky and softer pointed artichokes from the same pinch of seed - if they are artichokes they should all be edible, there are lots of lovely recipes on the net to make some nibbles to enjoy with drinks. If you do get one that grows well and produces lots of 'flowers' you have to take cuttings to increase your stock. I always like the visual variety of the spiky and buttery soft ones, it is only the heart your really interested in. Glad your feeling better, it is good to get out and about, the sunshine heals so many woes. Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301111533651873708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-1968180914820458112017-06-12T16:53:34.323+01:002017-06-12T16:53:34.323+01:00A treasure, that Vienetta! Love the look of the ar...A treasure, that Vienetta! Love the look of the artichokes, but you must need armor to deal with them. ;)Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-66194020385721075512017-06-12T14:08:12.464+01:002017-06-12T14:08:12.464+01:00Thanks Lisa...I saw the clematis last year, and I ...Thanks Lisa...I saw the clematis last year, and I really hope the plant will recover from its rather rough transfer to a larger pot. Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081101795597600004.post-76106524024682341072017-06-12T12:30:02.570+01:002017-06-12T12:30:02.570+01:00Oh my goodness, I have never seen this clematis be...Oh my goodness, I have never seen this clematis before. It is gorgeous! Those artichokes are so architecturally beautiful. Such a stricking vase full. Isn't it fun to meet up with fellow gardeners/bloggers. Happy IAVOM.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com