The intense colours in my vase this week come from nasturtiums, sweetpeas and a single glorious zinnia! Their beauty and love of life speak for themselves and need no further words from me! Enjoy!
By the time I have walked about four miles, my toes are screaming at me - it's the arthritis, you see. One of the joys of being that little bit older than I was. However, for a long time, I have been keen to walk along the beaches, and follow the coastal path, between Gullane and North Berwick. So, having worked out the tide times, I decided today was the day, and off we went. Below is our starting point, the bay at Gullane. It's a lovely beach, very popular with dog walkers. This is looking east, the direction Tilly and I were going to take. Looking back, up the Forth, the unmistakable bulk of Arthur's Seat, and Edinburgh's skyline, just clear enough to see. For most of the walk, there is the choice between wandering along a series of beaches, or following a path along the top of each. There's no denying it, at heart I am a shell-seeker. I have loads of shells at home. We lived on one of the out islands in the Bahamas for a just over a year, ...
What rich colours in your little vase today, Amanda - the dark sweet peas really tone down the garish orange of the nasturtium and the zinnia adds further richness (and a lot of satisfaction!!!)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Very satisfied with the handful (literally) of zinnias that have managed to bloom this year! The nasturtium is a ridiculously brightly coloured flower, but I do love its intense colour. This year they seem to have produced a couple of colours I haven't had before - all by themselves!! A
DeleteAs you say Amanda the flowers speak for themselves . I find zinnias challenging so understand your joy 😄
ReplyDeleteI am going to have another go next year, but maybe give them a bit more for a better start next time round!! A
DeleteIt's a vibrant and compelling mix, Amanda. Sweet peas and zinnias growing at the same time is something I find hard to get my head around, such are the differences in our climates.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly do have different climates to deal with. My garden is so tiny that I just try and grow a handful of favourites, and most of the time it works, although the zinnias have been very disappointing indeed this year - hence the joy with the one in my vase this week! A
DeleteLove those strong colours all together! ��
ReplyDeleteLove the colours - so up lifting and boy does the world need this at present.
ReplyDeleteHappy in my bubble in lockdown. Just wish I could go further than 5km xxx