Five pictures of flowers for anyone susceptible to their beauty. Continue reading “Floral Treats”
Floral Treats
Even More Pink Roses
The Friendly Friday prompt is The Colour Pink. If you come here often, you’ll know I never need much of an excuse to bring out the roses. So here goes! Continue reading “Even More Pink Roses”
Floral Pastiche of The Swing By Fragonard
A comment from blogging buddy, Derrick, reminded me to share this installation, created by Flowers from the Farm, a not-for-profit network of sole traders, micro businesses and smallholders who grow British cut flowers and sell them at farm gates, markets, craft fairs and online.
Prompted by the theme of movement at the Chatsworth Flower Show in 2018, it was a quirky, floral recreation of Fragonard’s 1767 oil painting, The Swing. Continue reading “Floral Pastiche of The Swing By Fragonard”
Cottage Garden Flowers: Delphiniums
I felt like we all might need a treat today – myself included. So I’m sharing a few pictures of delphiniums, one of the best loved cottage garden plants, as part of my pictures for dreaming series. Continue reading “Cottage Garden Flowers: Delphiniums”
Flower Friends
If you have a little time on your hands, you might enjoy my earlier posts on two of my favourite companion plants, Astrantia and Hardy Geranium.
Super Cheery Crab Apple Blossom
I’ve been waiting for an ornamental crab apple tree (Malus) to flower ever since I spotted its deep pink buds. Now I am happy to share these with you.
Wordless Wednesday: Aubrieta
Susan Rushton 