I have been trying to grow zinnias this year. I thought I would plant up my young plants in the raised bed, forsaking vegetables for cut flowers. So I did that. Zinnias and cosmos. However I hadn't accounted for the vigorous growth of self-seeded nasturtiums and calendula, which have almost completely taken over the whole bed! Glorious though they are, in order to salvage something of the zinnias and cosmos I have cut back the marigolds and nasturtiums a bit, and because I can't throw a single flower away, if it is still in its prime, I have used some in my vase today!!
I have also added a few stems of parsley flower. Those plants are about to be yanked out in favour of a new pot of supermarket flat leaved parsley plants. There are usually at least two dozen seedlings in each little pot, which always come on a treat once they have room to breathe and grow, going on to produce wonderful fronds for months for use in the kitchen.
I have also added a few stems of parsley flower. Those plants are about to be yanked out in favour of a new pot of supermarket flat leaved parsley plants. There are usually at least two dozen seedlings in each little pot, which always come on a treat once they have room to breathe and grow, going on to produce wonderful fronds for months for use in the kitchen.
Love the zingyness, although, zinnialessness, of the vase. I am sure zinnias will appear later in the year. You have the same approach as I do to growing parsley!
ReplyDeleteYou're right! No zinnias, but there are one or two plants that might - just might - produce a flower or two, eventually! What a winner supermarket parsley plants are! Easy peasy!!! A
DeleteAiry and bright, this arrangement evokes a seaside cottage, breezes blowing white curtains gently at the window. <3
ReplyDeleteThat does sound inviting! I would like to be there right now! Thank you for a lovely message! A
DeleteNow, that's a cheerful arrangement! I hope your zinnias and cosmos appreciate the sacrifice of the calendulas and nasturtiums and thrive.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! If the zinnias and cosmos ever flower my Monday vase friends will be the first to know!! A
DeleteA joyous pop of colour Amanda. I like nasturtiums as they just get on with it regardless. Hope that the zinnias and cosmos shine soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anna. I hope that the zinnias and cosmos will put in appearance here eventually!! One can but hope! A
DeleteLovely old-fashioned flowers but looking modern and fresh in your vase today! What great colours. ��
ReplyDeleteThank you Cathy!
DeleteA joyful spray of flowers. So bright. We need bright - we are now in Stage 4 lock down - stay within 5 kms of our house - any hoo its a sensible choice.
ReplyDeleteStay safe xx