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An orange vase on Monday

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.


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  1. 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!

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    1. You'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

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  2. Airy and bright, this arrangement evokes a seaside cottage, breezes blowing white curtains gently at the window. <3

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    1. That does sound inviting! I would like to be there right now! Thank you for a lovely message! A

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  3. Now, that's a cheerful arrangement! I hope your zinnias and cosmos appreciate the sacrifice of the calendulas and nasturtiums and thrive.

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    1. I hope so too! If the zinnias and cosmos ever flower my Monday vase friends will be the first to know!! A

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  4. A joyous pop of colour Amanda. I like nasturtiums as they just get on with it regardless. Hope that the zinnias and cosmos shine soon.

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    1. Thank you Anna. I hope that the zinnias and cosmos will put in appearance here eventually!! One can but hope! A

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  5. Lovely old-fashioned flowers but looking modern and fresh in your vase today! What great colours. ��

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  6. A 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.
    Stay safe xx

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