Fresh Flowers for the House
It seems I've taken a four-month sabbatical, and I certainly didn't intend to. I've discovered the longer I stay away, the harder it is to think what to write on my blog. I hope that all of you had a lovely Mother's Day yesterday; I most certainly did. Went to lunch on Saturday with my mom, my sister, my niece and her adorable foster child. I so wish I could share pictures of the little girl, but I completely understand why that is not allowed. Yesterday, our son came over and the three of us went to dinner at a nice restaurant. Afterwards, we visited my mother-in-law, so I think we all had a good family weekend. Last Friday, May 2nd, Hal and I went to the Piedmont Farmer's Market. Strawberries were already in, and we bought a gallon. I also bought a large bouquet of flowers, from which I was able to make four good-sized bouquets. I would love to see where some of these folks grow their flowers, because they are just exquisite. I could probably find them cheaper at our Trader Joe's, but these at the Farmer's Market are the absolute freshest. They lasted about a week, and some of the flowers are still good now. This might have been the prettiest bouquet I've ever gotten there.
The bouquet included snapdragons (one of my all-time favorites) daisies, Sweet William, anemones, mums, baby's breath, and a big pink rose -- so many of my cottage garden favorites.
I was also happy to discover a creamy, fragrant peony, as well. Flowers for the dining room, living room, den, and kitchen. What a treat! I'm still struggling to get my perennials established here, so I really appreciate being able to get fresh flowers for the house. We have had a very pretty spring here in North Carolina -- not too hot so far. Are you having a good spring where you are? I know many of you grow beautiful flowers of your own -- I hope the weather has been kind to them so far. For anyone who's still reading here, thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful week!!
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So nice to see a post from you this morning in my Feedly, Denise. Your Mother's Day sounds lovely, and what pretty bouquets of flowers. I agree that the locally grown ones are fresher. One of my daughters lives next to a flower farmer. For Mother's Day, the neighbour invited Ashley and her two girls into her polytunnel to cut ranunculus. They are just beautiful.
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Fresh flower bouquets are such a treat. These are lovely. Our red peonies are getting ready to burst so I'll have some fresh bouquets soon. Happy belated Mother's day to you.
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