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Dandelion, Clematis and Wallflower

I love dandelion clocks, especially this one among the bluebells. You might like to look at an earlier post about the dandelion, quite a special ‘weed.’

This is the first flower on our Clematis Montana. There are hundreds of buds waiting for some sunshine.

I’m delighted with the wallflowers. They were lovely last Spring and I didn’t ever get around to pulling them out. I didn’t expect them to flower again so this is a real treat.

Coffee time after singing this morning was a time when we especially missed our Dear Friend John, remembering and sharing how missed he is.
“And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.
For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.”

Posy, Blue and Growing Crops

14 Apr

I took a posy to Sue-next-door this morning as today is the anniversary of her dear Bill passing. You can read more about the remarkable Bill Mitchell here.

Here is what Sue posted a couple of days ago, “On Tuesday it will be nine years since we lost our darling Bill. On his last day, surrounded by love, Mydd was holding his hand and offered to give him a manicure. He asked Bill what colour polish he would like. Bill said ‘Blue, the colour of the underworld’. So now we wear blue nail polish in memory of Bill. (Dear Bob, Bill’s brother, proudly paints a thumbnail, so that when people ask him about it he can tell them about the brother he misses so much). Please join me on Tuesday by painting one nail or all in blue and post a photo here”.
Hence the blue painted nail in honour of Bill as I take the posy next door.

It is such a pleasure to go into the propagating tunnel at Roots on a Tuesday and to see all the baby plants coming on so well.

Various tomatoes

Cucumbers

Runner Beans

Choisya, Tulips and A Jigsaw

11 Apr

I wish I could send you the delicious honeyed scent of the choisya ternata.

The four tulips in a tub are here being battered by the wild winds we have today.

We have finished another jigsaw, lots of Arthurian Tales.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 11, 2026 in environment, garden, nature, Postaday 2026, puzzles

Inside Sunny Tulips

08 Apr

It’s been a glorious day, blue skies, sunshine and – no wind! Our Tulips open right up to the sun so here are a few of them.

I can’t tell you the names of any of them, sorry!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 8, 2026 in environment, garden, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized

Moon, Garlic and Camellia

06 Apr

I woke at 2am last night and found the glow of the moon filling the garden. I had my camera hand and, having missed the full moon because of thick cloud, caught this picture of an egg shaped moon. It’s interesting to think that the astronauts are away up there too!

My recipe called for half a head of garlic and I liked the pattern it made.

One of my birthday presents was a Camellia plant and this weekend it has started flowering. It’s beautiful! Thank you so much A&P!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 6, 2026 in environment, friendship, garden, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized

Easter Eggs, Decoration and Blossom

05 Apr

We had tiny Easter eggs today, sitting in a clay egg-cup made my Daughter no 3 about 40 years ago!

No LiveWres around to decorate the little egg tree so I did it myself. (Thanks Ute for your lovely post that reminded me.)

Our Amanagowa Cherry Tree has started to blossom and is looking lovely in the evening sunshine..

Happy Easter to all my Dear Readers. Hope you can enjoy some sunshine.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 5, 2026 in environment, garden, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized

Easter Bonnets, Live Music and A Miniature

04 Apr

Today’s market was great fun – very busy, with brilliant live music and beautifully decorated Easter bonnets at the cake stall. My coffee cake sold out quickly. 🙂

Easter Bonnets

Sam Lisle

Last Dog Standing

One of the many attractive stall was selling little replicas of our town’s Tinners’ Hounds. I was concerned about the artist but was reassured that he has given permission for the lovely little 3D printed versions.