Tiny treasures In a Vase on Monday

I could see this Osteospermum from my kitchen window so I did a tour to see what else might be flowering to go with it. 

I found some yellow viola growing in a veg bed
Ceanothus which I had noticed outside my bedroom window, 
Vinca major - always so blue
One Erodium,
Zalusianskya ovata - the little white one, or night scented phlox if you prefer. I've mentioned this before but it is such a wonderful little plant. This flower was picked from a pot in my polytunnel. The pot had Tarragon growing in it and this seeded itself and took over. 
and some Artemesia 'Powis Castle' to enhance them all. 

Visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to see what everyone else has found to put In a Vase on Monday. 

Conscious of the fact that I go on about the weather very often, I've posted some photos here to show that it really is very beautiful at all times of the year. 
The very best thing about living in the country, and this country, is the changing seasons and the weather which goes with them. 

 I took a few pictures of this crow against the pink evening sky, then he just turned his head at the right time. He is a regular with one damaged foot. We call him Mr Crow.

Winter sunrise. 

Beautiful even on a misty, cold and foggy day.

There is still some green amongst the grey. 

Though I long to be wearing fewer than 4 layers and have vases of my own flowers in each room, for now I have to enjoy pleasures of this season. Time passes so quickly that we shouldn't wish it away. 
Thanks for visiting. Enjoy your day. x

Little things in a vase on Monday.

I've got two little vases today so I can appreciate the detail of some small flowers. 

The first is Nasturtiums. I've got these growing over a patch of ground we are trying to tame and I've been admiring these lovely creamy blooms. I planted tiny plants a month or two ago and now they are rambling all over or perhaps taking over is the right term.   I added some dark red ones as well. 

I did try them with their own foliage but it seemed too big so I added this Corydalis. I think it's just right. 

So cheerful. 

The second is a little jug of Dahlia 'Gallery Art Fair'. These do suffer a little in wet weather so it's best to bring them in out of the rain!

I hope you like my little jug. It came from a charity shop a few weeks ago for the vase sum of £1. 

They are mostly pure white but have a slight tinge of green in the very centre. 
For plenty of colourful and creative vases visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden - In a vase on Monday. 

How do you like my new neighbours? They are just outside my bedroom window. The parents work so hard and I think, by the timing, they must be on their second brood. 

Their flying skills are very impressive as the little gap is only about 1 inch and they do come in at speed.

I guess they'll be off soon and let the parents have a bit of a rest.