“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.” — Jenny Han
It has been hot and dry here. Quick little blooms popping up and then going over fast. So I am grabbing what I can.
You would not expect to see Johnny Jump Up or Viola tricolor blooming now in July. They should be blooming every mid spring with the other violas. But mine don’t seem to stick around so I seeded them in a container in April. Now they are finally blooming profusely.
And then there are the nasturtiums I have growing in several containers. Love these.
So many colors. Various shades of oranges, reds and cream. I know these will find their way into another vase or two as they are long lasting.
I was reminded with last week’s post that viola and nasturtium look good in a salad. And I just love how nice they look together here too. The summery colors in a sweet little vase giving a nod to spring and a welcome to summer.
As summer heats up, you can find loads of ideas for gardening, treats and fun activities in our book, A Journey of Seasonal Wisdom. If you were kind enough to purchase the book, don’t forget to leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads.
With this vase, I am linking in with the wonderful meme, In A Vase On Monday, from Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.
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Those colours together are simply gorgeous Donna! Happy summer!
Isn’t it amazing how the colors of nature can bring us such joy.
Seeing those JJUs made me smile, such happy faces!
I couldn’t agree more. Hoping I can get them to reseed every year.
A cheerful combination, Donna! I do wish I had some nasturtiums going this year but they didn’t come back on their own and I never got around to sowing seeds. My own violas also departed some time ago.
Some of my nasturtiums do seed but I have to plant the yearly. Quite a versatile plant in a container or veg bed. Glad you enjoyed the vase.
Beautiful colors!!!
Thanks Janice!
Your patience with the violas paid off. They’re wonderful with the nasturtiums.
Thanks. I love how they paired.
Yes I can see you like Violas too. I like the way you paired the orange nasturtiums with the violas.
Thanks. I have been eyeing both of late and it seemed a perfect combo.
This is really pretty, Donna. I love the orange with the purple!
It’s a color combo I am loving right now.
What lovely summery snippets, Donna! Hope the book sales are going well
Thanks Cathy!
Hello dear Donna, I hope you are doing well. Your vases and bouquets are beautiful as ever. 🙂
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Take care! xx
Good to hear from you. Sorry that happened. Yes my friend sent it to me and now it is sending out to mine. Take care and thanks for letting me know.