As I work among my flowers, I find myself talking to them, reasoning and remonstrating with them, and adoring them as if they were human beings. Much laughter I provoke among my friends by so doing, but that is of no consequence. We are on such good terms, my flowers and I.
- Celia Thaxter, 1835-1894
Orange Nasturtiums in my garden this summer - Seeing Lin Frye's article on her Nasturtiums, it reminded me to do a quick sketch of mine as they're already on their last legs! I was a bit disappointed in their turnout this year - I planted a couple of packets of seeds in various pots all over my garden, but for some reason they were very leggy en floppy. I think some were getting too much sun and some not enough! Oh my, but at least I've managed to gather some seeds from a couple of them.
Nasturtiums are a gardener's dream. They are virtually carefree once established, or so the packets say! Snails don't seem to be interested in them. They will even self-seed and come back the next year in mild climates. I look forward to their return each year; it signals that summer is here at last.
Go to "Blissful Housewife" for some great culinary uses of Nasturtiums, like this great starter, below - Nasturtium blossoms stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese or ricotta cheese, chives and pesto.
"Just looking at nasturtiums can make you smile - eating them might even make you giggle!"
What a lovely little picture. Nasturtiums do make me smile.
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hmmm, never tried nasturtiums. Not quite warm enough here to plant outside. I'll have to see if they fit for this climate. One thing I do, is to talk to my plants, :) , as well now trying to draw them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Vicki, they also make me smile!
ReplyDeleteHi Novice, you really should give it a try, planting AND eating them! glad you're sketching as well, that's great!
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