Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Bouquet of the Month: April, 2010

It's the third week of the month and that means it's time again to visit Noelle, at Ramblings From A Desert Garden, for her 'Monthly Garden Bouquet'.


Clockwise, L to R (above), this bouquet consists of: Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed), Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox), Syringa microphylla
(Littleleaf Lilac), Lobelia (not sure which variety), Muscari botryoides (Grape Hyacinth), Coreopsis pubescens 'sunshine superman', Dianthus caryophyllus 'floral lace purple' (Carnation), Iris Reticulata (Dwarf iris), Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox), Dianthus caryophyllus 'floral lace white' (Carnation)


I've done this three times already (once for Noelle's meme last month; another a few weeks ago, when I was camera-less!; and again, just a week or so ago)--just because I enjoyed it so much and wanted to do it again.

I didn't actually remember it was time for it again, but I just happened to go out yesterday and pick a few small flowers and place them in a miniature vase.


As it turned out, the timing was just right to join in with Noelle.

I didn't take any photos of the little arrangement I created last week, but it just proved to me that I'm no longer afraid to pick a couple of flowers to enjoy them on my windowsill.


Why not? The absence of them is barely noticeable in the garden and the joy they bring into the kitchen is unmeasurable!

Give it a try and post it for Noelle's bouquet of the month!


Today I am thankful for little flowers with a big punch!



Words and photos ©Thanks For Today, by Jan Huston Doble
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21 comments:

  1. Ilona4/21/10, 2:14 PM

    I LOVE it! such delicate beauty and put together with such grace :)

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  2. Roses and Lilacs4/21/10, 2:19 PM

    Hi Jan, that is a lovely and charming little bouquet. Mixed bouquets are my favorites.

    You are right, just a bloom or two from many plants will never be missed in the garden but they will brighten the kitchen wonderfully.
    Marnie

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  3. Ellie Mae's Cottage4/21/10, 2:27 PM

    Such a beautiful sweet arrangement. I've got lots of creeping phlox and never think to cut some to put in a vase - great idea! I'm still afraid to cut flowers to bring them inside because I still don't have tons of blooms yet, but hopefully that will change soon!

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  4. Noelle Johnson 4/21/10, 2:33 PM

    Hello Jan,

    I love your bouquet! I recognize the Lobelia, Coreopsis and Dianthus as I have grown them before. All of your flowers are so pretty.

    Thank you for participating!

    Noelle

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  5. Tatyana@MySecretGarden4/21/10, 2:38 PM

    Lovely, Jan!

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  6. Catherine@AGardenerinProgress4/21/10, 2:58 PM

    What a sweet bouquet. I love the woodland Phlox. The colors are so bright and cheerful.

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  7. Janet, The Queen of Seaford4/21/10, 3:33 PM

    Sweet bouquets..I can't believe your Dianthus is blooming already!!

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  8. Lona4/21/10, 3:51 PM

    Hi Jan. Now that is one beautiful bouquet. Have a wonderful week and Happy Earth Day.I did not do a posting. I admit I am not a very green person (more pink & tan LOL!) besides some water conservation.
    Lona

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  9. Ginger4/21/10, 5:24 PM

    Wow, how colorful and happy! This is such a neat meme.

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  10. The Giraffe Head Tree4/21/10, 5:37 PM

    And I am happy for your blog, which always brings a smile to my face! Today, your blog is a breath of fresh, fragrant air! LOVELY!

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  11. Curbstone Valley Farm4/21/10, 5:39 PM

    A perfect spring bouquet! I especially love the woodland phlox and dwarf iris. I can't quite yet bring myself to cut any flowers, as most of what is blooming here at the moment is native (except for a few invasive wild geraniums and forget-me-nots, and they'd clash in a vase).

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  12. F Cameron4/21/10, 5:55 PM

    I love your color combination! My Dutch irises are blooming and begging to be cut and brought inside.

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  13. Balisha4/21/10, 7:11 PM

    My first visit here. What a pretty little bouquet. Such vibrant colors. Thanks for the compliments on my bouquet..
    Balisha

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  14. Amy4/21/10, 7:59 PM

    Very pretty, Jan! It does look very delicate and I love all the pretty colors.

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  15. sweetbay4/21/10, 8:01 PM

    Fabulous bouquet. Your woodland phlox looks pinker than mine, what a delicate and romantic color.

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  16. Deborah Verhoeven4/21/10, 8:13 PM

    Beautiful bouquet! Perfect colors.

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  17. Floridagirl4/21/10, 9:14 PM

    Those spring pastels are so cool and refreshing! Wonderful, cheery bouquet!

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  18. Town Mouse4/21/10, 10:19 PM

    How pretty! And what a great idea. I actually have bouquets of California poppies because I had to trim them from the path. Now I like them so much, I'll probably make another one next weekend.

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  19. Robin's Nesting Place4/21/10, 11:31 PM

    Very pretty bouquet, Jan! I am enjoying a bouquet of the remaining tulips and another one that was given to me with chrysanthemums. I love having flowers from the garden indoors but I usually feel guilty if they are flowers the butterflies enjoy!

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  20. Pam4/24/10, 3:50 PM

    Your bouquet is just beautiful! What a fun idea - I hadn't seen this one before.

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  21. JGH4/24/10, 10:49 PM

    Nice mix of colors! I don't think I've seen a bugleweed flower before - interesting!

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Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to comment! Please enjoy your TODAY and all of the gifts in YOUR garden of life!

Jan

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