Category Archives: flowers

Iris #Haiku

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Irises are amongst my favourite flowers. I know the purple one is a bearded iris, not a flag iris, but having just uploaded the picture, it seemed perfect for Ronovan’s haiku challenge this week.

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Blooms #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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Smiler #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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Bound

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The long stems of the periwinkle, vinca major, were used to make garlands and their Latin name comes from vincio, ‘to bind’. Periwinkles have been used medicinally for centuries, principally for its astringent qualities and to help stop bleeding. It … Continue reading →

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Flirt

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent

You know spring is on her way when the violets start to bloom. If you are lucky enough to have a patch of sweet violets, you may catch their perfume on the breeze. The fragrance of viola odorata has been … Continue reading →

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Haws

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The haw is the fruit of the hawthorn tree. The name comes from the Old English word for hedge and the thorn is an integral part of our hedgerows still today, making an impenetrable and thorny barrier to keep livestock … Continue reading →

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Pulmonaria

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent

According to the two thousand year old Doctrine of Signatures, medicinal plants were thought to resemble the area of the body for which they would be useful. Later  Christian writers  agreed with the idea, thinking that God would have wanted … Continue reading →

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Amethyst and honey

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I can barely believe that it is almost a week since I left home for the north. Time seems to be flying by at present and leaving me behind. I had been chomping at the proverbial bit to get away, … Continue reading →

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Fairies

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent
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First, catch your fish…

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I spent all morning in the garden. We have another dodgy looking fish. After losing Round Fish recently, I am keeping a close eye on the pond and spent a fair amount of the morning dangling over its rails, trying … Continue reading →

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