Welcome to this weeks In A Vase On Monday, when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to join in her challenge to find something from the garden to bring into the house every Monday.
This week I am lucky to have put together a vase late last week which I can show you today. I have managed to make my knee worse, so am now confined to the house and hobbling round on crutches making even a simple trip into the garden very difficult. The vase that I am sharing with you today was actually made on Friday and was only photographed very quickly – hence just one photo to share today.
Making the most of the late roses and dahlias this is a collection of all the shades of peach flowers that I could find, with a little bit of drama from the amaranthus.
As I cannot get out into the garden at the moment, either to garden or to take photographs I have decided to take a little blogging break. I am very sorry that I will have to miss my Greenhouse, Cutting Garden and Growing Great Vegetables posts this month, but I will be back to catch up after our return from Florida in November.
I will miss you all my lovely readers and hope that you will join me again in November, when hopefully I will be back outside to sort my garden out before the winter sets in!!
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Oh Julie, do take care of that knee! Are you going to be ok to travel? Maybe a wheelchair in the airports? I’ve never used crutches but can only imagine how hard that must be. Take care of yourself and hope you all have a wonderful trip!
Thank you Libby – I am managing without the crutches now but might need them for the airport – I am not particularly looking forward to that part of the holiday!! I am keeping my fingers crossed for some good weather whilst we are there – Florida can be a bit unpredictable in October. I hope you & your family are well & I will send you a long catch up email soon!
I am sorry to hear of your continued injury….best to stay off that knee and get better. I have tried to work through injuries and have injured myself further….I am still nursing an injury and doing very little in the garden knowing my limits. Enjoy Florida…..and I will keep the memory of this stunning vase until you return.
I am sorry to hear you are injured as well Donna – it is so frustrating isn’t it! I have learnt my lesson and will be very careful for the next few weeks. I hope you start to feel better soon and can enjoy some time in the garden before your winter sets in.
It’s a gorgeous vase, Julie, and all the more impressive given that you put it together while on crutches. I hope your knee improves quickly! I have one bad knee myself and I know how frustrating it can be when it acts up and impedes your plans.
Thank you Kris – it is surprising how many people I am finding with knee problems! I am glad you liked the vase – I think it is one of my favourites this year.
Oh Julie I’m behind the times with having being away so I’m sorry to read that you are suffering. I hope that you make a speedy recovery aided by the Florida sunshine. Take care.
Thank you Anna – I am sure that sitting in the sun for a few days will do it the world of good!
What a lovely selection of peachy blooms with that useful amaranthus – a touch of your garden brought inside for you to enjoy whilst you can’t get out in the garden yourself. It must have been so difficult for you to take things easy and stay inside and everyone will be hoping that your Florida break will help put things right. Take care Julie
Thank you Cathy – as you can imagine I am very frustrated, especially now that I cannot get out at all! I know the garden will still be there when I get back from holiday but I keep thinking about all the things I could be doing. Thank you for your good wishes!
Not being able to get out in my garden doesn’t bear thinking about…!
I’m so sorry that your knee has worsened, knees are bad joints, I have periodic problems with mine too. Your vase is gorgeous, who would have thought that roses and dahlias would look so good together.
Thank you Christina – rose and dahlias are one of my favourite combinations – they are used together by many of the American florists I follow on Instagram. Thank you for your concern – you do not realise how important knees are until they are not working properly!
Hope your knee is fully mended soon, Julie.
Thank you!!
Your vase is beautiful. The amaranthus is an interesting plant.
Thank you Jeanette!!
Julie, sorry to think of you hobbling around. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your floral design is lovely. The colors are so smooth and calming.
Thank you for your concern Susie – I am glad that you enjoyed the vase.
That’s a stunning vase Julie, thanks for sharing.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and, if it’s any comfort, when I was on crutches for six weeks after a skiing injury I found it did great things for my ‘pecs’ if you get my drift 😉
Hope you have a relaxing break.
Thank you Jen and yes I know what you mean – it is quite a work out isn’t it! I will be tossing those bags of compost around when I get back out there.
Hi Julie,
I hope your knee injury gets better soon. Perhaps some rest and relaxation in Florida will help you heal. Your vase this week is gorgeous and filled with my favorite colors!
Hope you all have a wonderful time in Florida…
Lisa
Thank you Lisa – I thought you would love the shades! I am sure that a relaxing week in the heat will help a lot – we have the same crowd with us as when we visited you so they will be hoping for some good surfing!!
Time to do some reading if you can’t garden!
Lovely to hear from you Valorie! I have been reading quite a lot for the past couple of weeks and have a few books saved up on my kindle for the long flight to Florida!
So sorry to hear that, Julie! Get well soon, we will miss your beautiful and inspiring vases!
Thank you Anca – I also so sorry to be missing the last flowers in my cutting garden – I expect everything will be over by the time I get back from Florida!
Your knee will get better..in the meantime all the more time to spend on other things..reading, planning etc. The collection of the peach coloured blooms then with the green…really pretty.
Thank you Noelle & you are right – I need to make the most of this enforced break. I am glad you liked the flowers – peach is such a lovely shade.
I always enjoy your vases Julie, so sorry you are still suffering but I am sure some warm sunshine will help your recovery.
Thank you for your kind wishes Catherine – I am sure the sunshine will do the trick.
Rest well and recover soon. We’ll still be here in November, waiting to hear from you. Take care.
Thank you Mary for your kind wishes – I am looking forward to being fully recovered and back here and out in the garden!
Beautiful vase! I love the effect of the Amaranthus. Your break in Florida should do you good – do put your feet up and let that knee heal properly Julie! And enjoy the time off – look forward to hearing from you in November!
Thank you Cathy – I have learnt my lesson & am being very careful this week. I am looking forward to life hopefully returning to normal by November.
Here’s a quick prayer for patience, healing and a swift recovery.
Thank you John – your prayer is much appreciated!
It is always frustrating for a gardener to be ‘Out of Action’ I hope you soon recover for what is a busy time of year in the garden.
Isn’t it just Brian!! Thank you for your kind wishes.
Stunning combination. Take care and have a great holiday.
Your vase looks lovely! Hope you are enjoying your holiday, and will come back fully recovered. Take care!
Hope you are back to full mobility soon! I love your roses and they evoke such happy memories high summer.