In a Vase on Monday:

We are supposed to see a boost in temperatures and perhaps get a little rain over the next few days. Both should help the garden move forward. We are advancing but very slowly as you can see by the vases I did this week. Iris reticulata have been blooming for a number of days so they went into a little purple vase in the bathroom. 

The ferns are the ones I bought at the grocery store during the winter to give me something green and growing while I waited for Spring. Not sure if the Iris is 'J.S. Dijt' or 'George.' I planted both varieties in the same border last autumn not realizing how similar they were. I can't quite see the difference myself.

My original two Hellebores sited next to the house are still the only ones actually blooming — and looking worse for all the bad weather they've been through. But I did find one bloom worth clipping. 

The tray is from Target, the lacquered scoops are a gift my sister brought me from Japan when she visited there many years ago. The table runner is also Japanese; it's Sakiori or rag weaving. And the pomegranates are Christmas leftovers that I am slowly drying. Not sure how much this counts for IVOM as the flower is the least noticeable part of this display. 

To see what other gardeners have put in a vase today, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts this magical Monday meme. 

Comments

[Peter/Outlaw]

Thank goodness you're finally getting a taste of spring. Both of your displays are gorgeous as usual.

[Loree / danger garden]

The purple on purple of the iris vase is stunning.

[Cathy]

No, it's all good, Linda - I like to see all your treasures and they always add another dimension to IAVOM. When you sed pomegranites sometimes before Christmas I did get round to buying a couple myself and have been drying them, so thanks for that prompt way back! Yur irises are smoulderingly beautiful in the little purple vase

[Ali, The Mindful Gardener]

I like the deep plums and purples of all these! Lovely irises.

[Kris P]

I love the deep purple Iris reflected against a background of spring green ferns. Spring seems to be creeping in by fits and starts in many parts of the country, while summer is already making periodic attempts at a takeover here. I hope you see that warm-up soon and that it welcomes more of your garden to reveal itself.

[AlisonC]

Those iris are a beautiful rich colour. I hope they come back next year for you.

[Lisa at Greenbow]

My Iris Reticulata is finally blooming too. It is a pale blue and I have forgotten what they are named. I had about given up on them but there they go blooming. I might move mine to see if they like some other place better. Maybe more sun?? I like your vase displays. Always something interesting to see. Cheers.

[Susie]

Your irises have the most delightful color. Wow! The Japanese scoops are intriguing. How would they be used?

[Amelia Grant]

Love the scoops and beautiful deep colors of Iris (whoever they are) Happy spring. I used to keep Pomegranates like that, need to remember in the fall,so seasonal.

[Linda Brazill]

I've tended to use those scoops decoratively as here or sometimes I put nuts or dried fruit on them for a party.

[Alison]

Hooray for actual flowers in a vase! I love the lacquer scoops from Japan, what a cool gift. Hope spring keeps on.