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(le-chateau) good morning! it’s still pretty early but time is just flying by. maybe i should block pinterest till after work cause even a cursory glance turns into a photo fest! (vignettes)…
Christopher Bradley-Hole made a stir a few years ago with his Chelsea Flower Show garden, mainly consisting of different heights of boxwoods. Was it cold,
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As the mercury rises it’s hard not to daydream about taking a dip in the cool, crystal-clear blue-green waters of some imagined paradise. These photos of 13 absolutely incredible natural swimming spots around the world, from a deadly pool atop 360-foot falls to a mirage-like oasis in the desert of Arizona, will have you booking […]
I finished my Glacier Star a little bit ago and I'm now tearing away the remaining paper. As I'm tearing paper, I realized that there's a lot of piecing in this thing and a fair amount of paper that still needs to be removed. I did tear away some while I was piecing, but most of the outside paper had to remain so you had guidelines for the piecing. Have you ever taken a picture of your quilt from the back? I did on one other quilt, my Weaver Fever, and I thought it would be fun to show you this one from the back too. I've torn away the paper from the top right corner and I think you can see what was torn away before. Here's a close up picture of the top left corner. I'll post a picture of the front when I'm done and the quilt is all pressed and pretty!
It has been called the Stone of the Diplomat. Its energy vibrations are ones that can bring mutual understanding and cooperation. It is good for communication and activating the Throat Chakra. It is a calming and grounding stone that can enhance spiritual connection It releives insomnia, tension headaches, and sore throats and can alleviate high blood pressure and many other ailments. The listing is for one stone,. Small stones are under 1 inch Medium stones are over 1 inch
Chefchaouen, a small town in northern Morocco, has a rich history, beautiful natural surroundings and wonderful architecture, but what it's most famous for are the striking and vivid blue walls of many of the buildings in its “old town” sector, or medina. Whatever the reason, the town's blue walls attract visitors who love to wander the town's narrow streets and snap some beautiful photos. Take a look!
Returning year after year, perennial plants are a great investment in your garden. We'll help you find the best perennials to grow to have a beautiful yard nearly year-round.
This past weekend Toronto hosted garden bloggers from around the world. For me, the Garden Bloggers Fling was a wonderful opportunity to meet some many of the bloggers I feel I know well, but have never actually met. The final event of the three day Fling was a buffet dinner held at the Toronto Botanical Garden. As well as great food and good company, there were marvellous plant combinations to be seen in the gardens. Here are a few highlights: Blue Star, Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia + Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night' + False Indigo, Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' + Salvia nemerosa 'Amethyst' Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night' has deep violet-blue flowers. This medium sized Salvia tolerates heat and humidity and is drought tolerant once established. Cut back the plant hard after it blooms to rejuvenate the foliage and encourage a second round of flowers. Full sun. Normal, sandy and clay soil are all fine for this plant. It can also tolerate anything from moist to dry conditions once established. Height 45-60 cm (18-23 inches), Spread: 45-60 cm (18-23 inches). USDA Zones: 3-9 False Indigo, Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' is a recent introduction from the North Carolina Botanical Garden. This plant forms a nice upright mound of bright green foliage. Smoky-blue flowers are carried on dark green stems mid-spring. Normal, sandy and clay soil are all fine for this plant. It can also tolerate anything from moist to dry conditions once established. Divide plants every 4 to 5 years. Height: 100-135 cm ( 39-53 inches), Spread: 75-90 cm (29-35 inches). USDA Zones: 4-9. Masterwart, Astrantia major 'Roma' has wonderful pink starry flowers. This perennial likes moist conditions in sun or part shade. Sandy or clay soil is best. Remove spent flowers to encourage more buds and to prevent it from self-seeding everywhere. Height: 60-70 cm (23-27 inches), Spread: 45-50 cm (18-20 inches). USDA Zones: 3-9. Angelica I love the height and architecture of this plant. Amsonia ciliata 'Spring Sky' Perennial Sage, Salvia 'Madeline' was bred and introduced by Piet Oudolf. This sage has violet-blue flowers with a white lip. It will grow in a range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. Height:70-85 cm (27-33 inches), Spread: 45-60 cm (18-23 inches). USDA Zones: 4-9. Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' is a recent introduction to North America, so the bad news is that this particular cultivar may be a little hard to track down and find. When not in flower this plant makes a large mound of coarse green leaves. Flower shoot skyward on these incredible reddish colored stems. Once finished flowering the spent flowers continue to add architectural interest well into winter. Normal or sandy soil that is on the dry side is best for this plant. Full sun. Height: 90-120 cm (35-47 inches), Spread: 45-60 cm (18-23 inches). USDA Zones: 2-9. Peony lactiflora 'Krinkled White' + False Indigo, Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' in the distance Perennial Sage, Salvia nemerosa 'Amethyst' has tall spikes of rosy-purple flowers mid-spring. Full sun and well drained soil. Height: (12-30 inches), Spread: (24-36 inches). USDA Zones: 5-11. Purple Smoke Bush + Astrantia + Allium Purple Smoke Bush, Cotinus is a shrub that left to its own devises can grow into a tree. It can reach a height of 12 feet and can spread to 12 feet. It requires full sun and can be grown in a variety of soils. USDA Zones: 4-9. I have never grown these, but believe them to be Stars of Persia, Allium christophii. Stars of Persia, Allium christophii are a bulbous perennial. They have grey-green leaves and a flowerhead with star-shaped flowers that have a slight metallic sheen. Flower heads dry well. Full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Height : 45-60 cm (18-24 inches), Spacing 15-22 cm ( 6-9 inches) USDA Zones: 4-9. False Indigo, Baptisia (Specific yellow colored cultivar unknown) + the tall pink spires of Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' + blue colored Baptisia australis (on the left). Some yellow cultivars of Baptisia you might want to consider: Baptisia 'Solar Flare', Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' and Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'.) Unknown peony cultivar. Quite likely Peony lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' Unknown single white Peony. Unknown variety of Catmint. Here are two cultivars you may want to consider: Blue Catmint, Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' is a long blooming perennial (if regularly deadheaded) that has a mounded, bushy habit. It has grey-green foliage and blue flowers. Full sun. Height: 60-90 cm (23-35 inches), Spread: 75-90 cm ( 29-35 inches). USDA Zones: 3-9. Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' is a bit more compact. Height: 30-45 cm (12-18 inches), Spread: 38-45 cm (15-18 inches). USDA Zones 3-9. Catmint, Nepeta + Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night' Many thanks to the Fling Committee: Helen Battersby, her sister Sarah Battersby, Lorraine Flanigan, and Veronica Silva. Thanks also to all the bus captains and other volunteers who worked so hard to make this year's Garden Bloggers Fling so much fun! To see some other Fling highlights check out the Garden Blogger's Fling Facebook page. Many apologies, I am well behind on returning visits. I promise to catch up with everyone in the next few days.
This is what happens on the earth. In spring, but not every year, bioluminescent firefly squid illuminate the Toyama Bay, Japan. As I live in the city, you may think it is easy for me to encounter the phenomena, but it’s not.
Chagall windows The Chagall choir windows in St. Stephan are unique in Germany. Between 1978 and his death in 1985, Russian Jewish artist Marc Chagall created nine stained-glass windows of scriptural figures in luminous blue. The figures depict scenes from the Old Testament, demonstrating the commonalities across Christian and Jewish traditions. Chagall intended his work to be a contribution to Jewish-German reconciliation, made all the more poignant by the fact that Chagall himself fled France under Nazi occupation. He chose St. Stephan due to his friendship with Monsignor Klaus Mayer, who was then the presiding priest of St. Stephan. Chagall's work has been continued since his death by his pupil Charles Marq and by others.
Easy to hang, 150gsm fine grade coated non-woven wallcovering Roll: 52cm x 10m (20.5” x 11yd) Coverage: 5.2m² (56ft²) Pattern repeat: 52cm (20.5”) / Straight across match Sample size: A4 (8.5”x 12”) Made in the UK The Busan wallpaper from the Modernist III collection presents a captivating geometric dance of form and color. Rich navy hues form the backdrop for a symphony of overlapping curves in soft grey, blush, and slate blue, conjuring the elegance of Art Deco design. The interplay of the concentric arcs creates a dynamic rhythm, making this wallpaper a striking choice for those seeking to infuse their space with a sense of structured movement and understated opulence. The precise alignment of the curves lends a seamless, continuous pattern, ideal for adding depth and interest to both contemporary and traditional interiors. Digitally printed with environmentally friendly inks on 100% non-toxic, eco-friendly paper from sustainably managed sources. Free of glass fibres and PVC.
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Please have some holiday FirstPrince art of Henry stuffing his Christmas cards with rosemary sprigs all because Casey McQuiston had the audacity to write this tweet: ❤️🎄💙🎄❤️🎄💙
The world's so bizarre that sometimes you just have to ask, "Really? This is actually a thing?"
Richard Mosse's three years of photography work in the Congo using discontinued infrared film is haunting, surreal and beautiful.
The Lady in Blue cocktail is a variation on a White Lady, featuring gin, crème de violette, orange flower water and blue curaçao.
