Here we are for the final day of ‘A Week of Flowers 2023’ created in 2020 by Cathy over at Words and Herbs. Cathy’s Day 7 is HERE. What a great idea to remind ourselves of summer in these dark days! It also reminds me these scenes will return again. The world turns with us.
I’m finishing this lovely week with photographs not from my garden. Both are supplied by florists.
Birthday
My dear wife celebrated her birthday yesterday and the occasion needed to be marked appropriately.
Wedding
Our daughter married at the end of July. This image brings back wonderful memories of celebrating with family and friends.
Thank you so much Cathy for your efforts in gathering us together for this very lovely idea. I’m really glad I came upon it this year, and it is noted on my calendar for 2024. Thanks to all the lovely folks who joined in, many of whom I already knew, and new gardening friends on my radar.
Here we are on Day 4 of Cathy’s meme ‘A Week of Flowers’ over at Words and Herbs, What a great idea to remind ourselves of summer in these dark days! It also reminds me that in six more months, these scenes will return again. It’s a beautiful world out there.
As we approach Winter Solstice, I want to cheer myself up by going back to Summer Solstice. Here in Dungarvan, The Dreary One occurs on 22nd December at 3:27am. Just another eighteen days and things will slowly begin to take a turn for the better here in the Northern Hemisphere. I just want to wish everyone well, and for myself, I’m wishing that my high motivation for garden writing will continue for many a day. I write to share my motivation, yet it’s primarily therapeutic. It’s my magic medicine.
I am intrigued by writers who garden and gardeners who write. The pen and the trowel are not interchangeable, but seem often linked.
Marta McDowell
A plant that flowers for four the six months between both solstices is Begonia. At the minute, these are in the glasshouse, depotted and the corm is drying out. The cycle will begin once again in late spring.
As its the first day of December, and as its Day 1 of Cathy’s meme, A Week of Flowers 2023, I decided to go back exactly six months to June. What a great idea to remind ourselves of the beginning of summer in these dreary days! It also reminds me that in six more months, these scenes will return again. It’s a beautiful world out there.
Dianthus, commonly known as Sweet William, grown from seed in 2022. I’ll get another year from this biennial. More seeds sown last spring, so I should have a revolving supply. Looking forward to sowing more next summer. Some of he seeds are taken from this one. Will the flowers be same colour or different? Anybody know the answer?
Here what my friend Arty McIntellectoric sent me:
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a charming biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant native to the mountains of southern Europe. This popular garden flower is renowned for its clusters of vibrant, multi-colored blooms that exude a delicate, sweet fragrance. The plant typically reaches heights of 12 to 36 inches and thrives in well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade. Sweet William is adored for its ease of cultivation and ability to attract butterflies, making it a beloved choice for borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements. With its rich history and captivating beauty, Sweet William remains a cherished favorite among gardeners worldwide.
Páraig: “Arty, have you ever taken a moment to appreciate the beauty of Sweet William flowers?”
Arty: “I can’t say that I have. What’s so special about them?”
Páraig: “Well, for one, their vibrant colors are truly captivating. And the fragrance, it’s like a sweet, delicate perfume lingering in the air.”
Arty: “Sounds lovely. Where can we find them?”
Páraig: “They often grace the edges of gardens and rocky outcrops. They’re quite popular in cottage gardens too. I have a few I can give you.”
Arty: “Thanks for the offer. I’ll keep an eye out for them when I’m off hiking. Maybe we could gather some for a bouquet.”
Páraig: “That’s a splendid idea. Sweet Williams would add a delightful touch to any floral arrangement.”
P.
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