In a Vase on Monday-April 22 2019

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 I finally have something to put in a vase from my own garden after the grey winter months of nothingness. I confess that I purchase flowers from about December til April , though I use foliage from my own garden as filler. My biggest challenge is finding a suitable location with enough natural  light to get a decent photo. I'll be experimenting with that issue.



 

 My roses are just coming into bloom, but the climber Sombreuil had lots of vase inventory since I barely pruned it this winter.


Middle left  is Cenolophium denudatum  an umbellifer whose blooms are still mostly green , but still makes a nice addition .



 Also a bit of Geum 'Totally Tangerine'   assorted Hueuchera , chives and Spirea 'Ogon.'




 The vase is a vintage Bauer pillow vase.
 Cathy at Rambling in the Garden is our hostess for this weekly vase-fest !

Comments

  1. outlawgardenerApril 22, 2019 at 6:53 AM

    Very pretty and exciting that the return of spring has given you flowers from your own garden to arrange.

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    1. ksApril 22, 2019 at 5:21 PM

      sometimes I can't bear to cut them though !

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  2. Kris PetersonApril 22, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful, Kathy! I look forward to seeing more of your roses as the season progresses. With the exception of 'Joseph's Coat', my own paltry lot of roses have been relatively slow about making an appearance this year. Our cooler temperatures may be the reason - or perhaps I need to feed them for a change. Happy Earth Day!

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    1. ksApril 22, 2019 at 5:24 PM

      I have a lot less roses than I used to, but those I have are favorites . One more week and I think I'm ready to sow the Zinnia seeds- they will be my flower mainstay this summer.

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  3. DeniseApril 22, 2019 at 8:56 AM

    those pillow vases are the best! Love everything it holds!

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    1. ksApril 22, 2019 at 5:26 PM

      I regularly patrol Ebay for more pillow vases Denise. I have 3 so far , all different sizes.


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  4. the running waveApril 23, 2019 at 12:07 AM

    LOVE that rose! Gorgeous. Mine are just shooting and have a long way to go before they produce a beautiful bloom like that!! A beautiful vase of flowers! Amanda https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2019/04/in-vase-on-easter-monday.html

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