A Week of Flowers 2024: Day Three AND A Vase on Monday!

Welcome back to my Week of Flowers!

At this time of year we need something to remind us of the beauty our gardens and nature offer us in the warmer months. Something to start our day off with a smile. So join me this week in sharing some of your brightest floral photos of something you have grown this year for A Week of Flowers 2024, going through till Friday December the 6th. Just one a day, or a few if you like, it doesn’t really matter. And even if you can’t post every day, perhaps you can contribute on one or two days. Then leave a link below my post for that day so others can find you.

It is only Day Three and I am already feeling the benefits of all the flowers my blogging friends are sharing! Today I am combining my post with the In a Vase on Monday meme hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, so I am looking back at some of my favourite vases this year.

Cowslips at the end of March

Cowslips at the end of March

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Hellebores, also in March

Hellebores, also in March

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This blue and purple mix was possibly my all-time favourite, from September. 💕

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Asters in October

Asters in October

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November fireworks with an Echinacea, Persicaria and grasses

November fireworks with an Echinacea, Persicaria and grasses

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Echinacea ‘Green Envy’ surprising me with a November flower

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I have just realized that my favourites were mostly from the autumn, which is my favourite time of year. Makes sense! 😃

What is your favourite time of year?

Thanks for visiting. Have a bright and cheerful day, and hope you’ll come back for more tomorrow!

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