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The first vase on Monday

I have recently come across a lovely blog called Rambling in the Garden and the blogger has the great idea of posting a flower arrangement with material taken from her garden every Monday morning.  https://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com  This is an idea very close to my heart - flowers, garden - what could be more enjoyable!

So here goes with my first offering.  A bright mix of yellows with some oranges and pinks, and lovely spiky fennel seedheads.  Hot colours, harking back to a hot hot summer.


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  1. Cathy1 October 2018 at 17:31

    Oh this really is reminiscent of summer, Amanda - seeing your vase, who would think it was October 1st?! And I thought at first there was forget-me-not in there, but from your lower photo it looks more purple and I can see it is perhaps a verbena. Your cuboid vase is unusual and looks like slate - is it? Thanks for joining us today and we look forward to seeing you often ps the 'popular posts' that appeared as well as this one show the Berwickshire coast - is that where you are?

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    1. the running wave1 October 2018 at 20:21

      Welcome to the running wave Cathy! Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, that is verbena bonariensis. I love it! And the vase is pottery. Made by Colin Kellam in Totnes, Devon. I live in East Lothian, just fifteen miles or so east of Edinburgh. It's a very beautiful county with lovely beaches, and the Lammermuir Hills dividing us from the Borders. A great spot to live, with Edinburgh so close! Best of all worlds. Lucky me! Very much looking forward to the Monday vases from now on! A

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  2. Kris Peterson1 October 2018 at 20:55

    I enjoy the warm summer colors but then it still feels like summer in my part of the world (Southern California) - our temperature just hit 90F (32C) and I'm about to turn on the air conditioner. Your post is a nice reminder that I should plant some nasturtiums for spring bloom here. Welcome to IAVOM, Amanda!

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    1. the running wave2 October 2018 at 20:33

      Thank you Kris! And welcome to the running wave. I hope you enjoy seeing some glimpses of my part of the world! The west cost of the States and the east coast of Scotland are worlds apart! We certainly don't have temperatures of 32C! Thank goodness!! Best wishes A

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  3. Sally1 October 2018 at 23:17

    Terrific idea! Such a colourful arrangement and satisfying knowing your hard work and your lovely garden produced it!
    Looks like the middle of summer more than Autumn!
    Happy days x

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    1. the running wave2 October 2018 at 20:34

      It's a lovely idea isn't it!! A good start of each week! A xx

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  4. Monto2 October 2018 at 23:52

    super summery flowers, love the combination of flowers :-) welcome to In a vase on monday - you'll see lots of beautiful vases from around the worlds - it certainly gives me lots of ideas about what to grow in my garden (and what NOT to grow). I've just got lavender and eucalyptus in my garden this week. I love photography and walking too.
    Love Bec :-)

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    1. the running wave3 October 2018 at 22:12

      Thank you for your lovely message Bec! It is really lovely to become part of a happy community, enjoying our gardens and the flowers we grow! I have a tiny garden now and this has been its second summer. It has brought lots of colour, lots of joy and enormous enjoyment! I've been posting some of the photos I have taken over the summer under the heading Garden Notes .... Do have a look back through past posts if you have time! Great to hear from you, thank you. A x

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