tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post1243955549492622290..comments2023-06-13T14:18:24.986+01:00Comments on A Blog about Compost: It's Snowdrop time In a Vase on MondayAlisonChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-61211332221374956222018-01-31T20:38:29.812+00:002018-01-31T20:38:29.812+00:00Thank you. There is just the faintest whiff but an...Thank you. There is just the faintest whiff but anything is welcome. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-29223480511143334842018-01-31T20:27:36.292+00:002018-01-31T20:27:36.292+00:00What could be lovelier than a vase of pure white s...What could be lovelier than a vase of pure white snowdrops. Are they fragrant? I love the intense blue of the Iris reticulata too.Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-13825983083416316322018-01-31T20:01:26.525+00:002018-01-31T20:01:26.525+00:00At least. At least. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-58164978268500285442018-01-31T20:01:08.136+00:002018-01-31T20:01:08.136+00:00Thank you. Do try it now!Thank you. Do try it now!AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-27257752159153014432018-01-30T00:48:18.734+00:002018-01-30T00:48:18.734+00:00Wow, double Snowdrops in the mirror,4 times as lov...Wow, double Snowdrops in the mirror,4 times as lovely?The Shrub Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712239350785388353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-30917453786564772412018-01-29T19:21:28.232+00:002018-01-29T19:21:28.232+00:00Your snowdrops are lovely, and the mirror is a rea...Your snowdrops are lovely, and the mirror is a really clever idea! I would never have thought to try that!Joannahttps://heirloomcottagegarden.weebly.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-18501348824477108942018-01-29T19:17:52.627+00:002018-01-29T19:17:52.627+00:00Good idea, I'm sure it would work for Hellebor...Good idea, I'm sure it would work for Hellebores - I'll have to try that.AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-35908715521617024532018-01-29T19:16:36.358+00:002018-01-29T19:16:36.358+00:00A borrowed idea but thank you. It's a shame yo...A borrowed idea but thank you. It's a shame you can't grow them, they are a delight. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-10655576022628041142018-01-29T19:14:08.295+00:002018-01-29T19:14:08.295+00:00They are very demure but such a joy. They are very demure but such a joy. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-9098892469984407512018-01-29T19:13:36.442+00:002018-01-29T19:13:36.442+00:00I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures, we are alwa...I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures, we are always envying what other people have! Anticipation is part of it and you'll be enjoying yours soon. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-38069749381604848062018-01-29T19:03:29.603+00:002018-01-29T19:03:29.603+00:00Oh good, they certainly look good en masse. Our lo...Oh good, they certainly look good en masse. Our local nursery sells bunches in the green so perhaps you can find some near you. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-50720143449524158052018-01-29T19:02:28.576+00:002018-01-29T19:02:28.576+00:00I think they are further out but the nirvalis are ...I think they are further out but the nirvalis are out now too. The ones I relocated last year have been the slowest.AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-79647971722238244652018-01-29T19:00:49.049+00:002018-01-29T19:00:49.049+00:00Yes it really shows them off but you can see the d...Yes it really shows them off but you can see the dainty heads from the top view. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-2557278971555092052018-01-29T18:59:49.208+00:002018-01-29T18:59:49.208+00:00Thank you. The key is obviously neglect here! They...Thank you. The key is obviously neglect here! They are very cheering so I hope you get them to grow for you. AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-12266537907145285752018-01-29T18:58:15.512+00:002018-01-29T18:58:15.512+00:00An old friend gave me the tip years ago and I have...An old friend gave me the tip years ago and I have always remembered it. The irises are very happy. Now should I neglect them again next year or re-pot them?AlisonChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581689773980266031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-78577536009374973772018-01-29T18:38:18.301+00:002018-01-29T18:38:18.301+00:00That is an excellent way to show them off with the...That is an excellent way to show them off with the mirror to see the flowers properly. I might try that out with hellebores, as they also tend to hang their heads! How nice for you to have those lovely large doubles in your hedge too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-37035663105130332312018-01-29T17:25:00.614+00:002018-01-29T17:25:00.614+00:00Using the mirror to show the snowdrops pretty face...Using the mirror to show the snowdrops pretty faces is a great idea. I wish I could grow these delightful flowers too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-80051869954014146162018-01-29T15:10:31.177+00:002018-01-29T15:10:31.177+00:00Sweet double snowdrops! I love the way the mirror...Sweet double snowdrops! I love the way the mirror allows viewers to appreciate the delicate faces without having to lift the shy little head of the snowdrops! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-91992218367230538602018-01-29T15:10:02.015+00:002018-01-29T15:10:02.015+00:00I can see snowdrops are blooming profusely in the ...I can see snowdrops are blooming profusely in the UK....oh I wish mine were too, but I will be happy to see yours for now....your pictures really warmed my heart! Lovely!Donna@GardensEyeViewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-7064420181806501872018-01-29T14:37:22.399+00:002018-01-29T14:37:22.399+00:00What lovely snowdrops - you have definitely inspir...What lovely snowdrops - you have definitely inspired me to plant more for next year. And I love your vibrant purple irises.Carrotsandcalendulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16228793224839392328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-33367641798022435562018-01-29T14:02:11.338+00:002018-01-29T14:02:11.338+00:00Yes, they look so lovely reflected in the mirros a...Yes, they look so lovely reflected in the mirros and the double ones are so pretty, aren't they? My native doubles are always in bloom earlier than teh sigle - are yours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-73166272029978095852018-01-29T11:16:53.219+00:002018-01-29T11:16:53.219+00:00Lovely snowdrops Alison. The Iris are wonderful as...Lovely snowdrops Alison. The Iris are wonderful as well, richly colored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-86089512981986374002018-01-29T10:46:18.611+00:002018-01-29T10:46:18.611+00:00Like Lisa, I want to say how lovely to show the sn...Like Lisa, I want to say how lovely to show the snowdrops on a mirror....they are such a complex bloom, its a great way of looking into their centres without having to contort oneself. The Blue of the iris is dazzling.Stasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616094223215469144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-57119361761351759202018-01-29T10:13:08.746+00:002018-01-29T10:13:08.746+00:00The mirror is the perfect way to show off the gorg...The mirror is the perfect way to show off the gorgeous interior of the snowdrops; definitely no problem in a repeat! I'm envious of your success with getting Iris reticulata to flower for a second year. I find they decrease very rapidly, I'll have to order more for next year as I do love them.Christinahttps://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5059858774072695860.post-84249091582639644872018-01-29T10:06:04.837+00:002018-01-29T10:06:04.837+00:00What a wonderful idea of putting the Snowdrops on ...What a wonderful idea of putting the Snowdrops on a mirror to see their blooms. They are sweet. Those sweet little irises shout spring time. They look happy in that pot. Happy IAVOM.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com