Wie ihr mittlerweile wisst, hab ich’s gern ein bisschen wild. Und da derzeit überall auf den Wiesen Flockenblumen und Wilde Möhren tanzen, sind gleich einige davon in die heutige Vase gewandert. Hat irgendwie etwas Romantisches, findet ihr nicht? Den Sitzplatz, den ihr hier seht, habe ich hinter dem Haus vor dem Küchenfenster angelegt, damit ich beim Kochen einen hübschen Blick geniesse. In den Töpfen wachsen ganzjährig Kräuter, Oleander, Phormium, Fuchsie und Buchs. Dazu gesellen sich jedes Jahr Saisonstars wie Osteospermum, Pelargonium, Dipladenia u.v.m. hinzu. Dieses Jahr habe ich meine Eucomis dazugestellt. Vor etlichen Jahren gaben uns Freunde einen Topf mit Eucomis-Zwiebeln (danke, Gisela & Karl!), die sich seither munter vermehrten und deren Babies mittlerweile andere glücklich machen. Eucomis gehören zu den anspruchslosesten Geschöpfen: Man steckt sie in einen Topf, giesst ab dem Frühjahr, freut sich an der Blüte und überwintert den Topf im Keller oder Abstellraum. Dabei hält man ihn überwiegend trocken und benässt nur einmal im Monat etwas die Erde. Im Sommer öffnen sich an kerzenartigen Blütenständen zahlreiche weisse, oder im Fall von „Sparkling Rosy“, die ich später ergatterte, rosafarbene Blütensternchen. Im Herbst und Winter dekoriere ich mit Zapfen, Kränzen und Kerzen. Den Tisch haben wir übrigens selbst gebaut. Die Steinplatte fanden wir auf dem Grundstück, die Backsteine sind von einem Bekannten, der altes Baumaterial sammelt, was ganz praktisch ist. Ein Vogelbad aus Beton dient Eidechsen, Vögeln und unseren Hunden als Tränke/Bad. Vielen Dank an Cathy, unsere talentierte Montagsvasenfrau, schaut bei ihr, was andere Blogger in ihre Vasen zaubern.
As you know by now, I do like it a bit wild. And as there are millions of knapweed and wild carrot flowers dancing in the meadows these days, I’ve picked some for my vase. There’s something romantic about them, don’t you think? The seating area which you can see here is behind the house in front of our kitchen window. I’ve created it to have something nice to look on to when I’m in the kitchen. Herbs grow in the pots along with Oleander, Phormium, Fuchsia and box. This permanent cast is joined each year by various seasonal stars like Osteospermum, Pelargonium, Dipladenia and others. This year I’ve put my Eucomis pots in amongst them. Many years ago friends gave us a pot with some bulbs which have since multiplied happily. The babies in turn make great gifts for gardening friends. They are undemanding and modest: All you do is pop the bulbs in a pot, start watering in spring, enjoy the stunning flowers and overwinter them in a cellar/garage. During this time you keep the pots dry, I personally sprinkle the compost with a bit of water once a month but you don’t have to. In summer little white stars –or pink as in the case of „Sparkling Rosy“ which I’ve added later– open on candle-like flower stems. In autumn and winter I decorate the table with cones, a wreath, candles… We’ve built the table ourselves by the way. The stone table top was a lucky find in our garden, the bricks came from a friend who collects old building materials, which is rather handy for us. The concrete bird bath is appreciated by lizards, birds and our dogs alike. Thanks to Cathy, our talented vase lady, don’t forget to visit her to see what other bloggers all over the world have put in their vases today.
Last but not least some music to get you into the right mood for this week – let’s be a bit wild 🙂
Eucomis pole-evansii
Eucomis „Sparkling Rosy“
Dipladenia
Scented white Oleander
I loved seeing the vases in their setting. And what a beautiful butterfly.
Thank you, the latter was the icing on the cake 😉
Picture of contentment. Lovely Annette.
thank you, Susie 🙂
Excellent to see and hear wild things!
my favourite past time 🙂
What a lovely post, Annette, with that gorgeous butterfly to end it all 🙂 You have shown us a lovely eclectic mix of pots and blooms and I have enjoyed exploring them – thanks for giving us this opportunity
Yes, I always like to add something to my vases to create a little story around it. Love your meme, it never fails to inspire me. 🙂
Ist das ein gelungenes Stillleben ❤
Hab eine schöne Woche!!
Danke, Sabine, das wünsche ich euch auch. Hat letzte Nacht kräftig geregnet, super für die Gärtnerin!
Oh, yes. There’s something about a perfect lovely wild thing that makes our hearts sing …..
so true, Kate 🙂
What a lovely place to sit! You have a wonderful mix of flowers to enjoy. The Eucomis stands out for me – perhaps because I can never get my own to bloom.
Yes, it’s nice to have different areas to sit and to decorate, Kris. Wonder why your Eucomis don’t flower?
A lovely area of your garden beautifully decorated with flowers! Just love that stone table! 🙂
I’m a big fan of stone, Cathy, and we’re certainly stone rich 😀
Hey Annette .. loved your ‚wild thing‘, I’m still humming. Gorgeous setting for your ‚vase on Monday‘ 😃
Hi Julie, the title came to me first and then the vase followed quite easily – glad you’ve enjoyed it 🙂 Did you know the song?
I sure did!
I’ve been surprised to see the Daucus carotta growing everywhere, even with very little irrigation.
Don’t think they’re very thirsty or demanding the way they grow here, proper thugs 😉
Oh that table looks most inviting Annette. I love your collection of wild things and the song brings back memories. I’ve never heard of dipladenea so I’m off to see what they are.
My first year growing it, Anna, it likes a sunny, sheltered spot and I shall overwinter mine in the greenhouse.
You’ve created a sweet little spot to meditate upon your garden. And lovely it is!
Thank you, Eliza, it’s all about creation in gardening, for me anyway, and the way the garden never stands still is both fascinating and full of opportunities.
Agreed!
I love the way your wild things are combining with exotics such as the Eucomis 🙂 Everything looks so happy…!
Hi Amy, wild things hold a special place in my heart and happiness is almost a natural consequence 🙂