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.
Thank goodness you're finally getting a taste of spring. Both of your displays are gorgeous as usual.
Posted by: Peter/Outlaw | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 09:01 AM
The purple on purple of the iris vase is stunning.
Posted by: Loree / danger garden | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 10:43 AM
I like the deep plums and purples of all these! Lovely irises.
Posted by: Ali, The Mindful Gardener | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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.
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 01:54 PM
Those iris are a beautiful rich colour. I hope they come back next year for you.
Posted by: AlisonC | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 02:04 PM
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.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 03:23 PM
Your irises have the most delightful color. Wow! The Japanese scoops are intriguing. How would they be used?
Posted by: Susie | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 05:36 PM
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.
Posted by: Amelia Grant | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 05:50 PM
I've tended to use those scoops decoratively as here or sometimes I put nuts or dried fruit on them for a party.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 06:11 PM
Hooray for actual flowers in a vase! I love the lacquer scoops from Japan, what a cool gift. Hope spring keeps on.
Posted by: Alison | Monday, April 30, 2018 at 07:39 PM