Humble Nasturtiums
When I was thinking about what treasures I would like to show you today and went outside to take some pics I looked straight at the Nasturtiums outside the backdoor as I do
every time I walk in and out. These humble plants are just so happy, bright, friendly, easy to grow and useful for filling a tough spot. They grab my attention without even trying.
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| Happy little nasturtiums outside the back door |
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| Yellow flowers so bright and cheerful |
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| Brilliant orange and yellow just a couple of the many colours available |
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| South facing wall at the back where moss and lichen grow with gay abandon - AND it seems, so do nasturtiums - Yay - go nasturtiums! I just love them. |
The little garden which is full of these pretty flowers is also home to the ugly working units of the hot water and a/c, as you can see, but I forget they are there as I am greeted by the bright floral display. I grew them from seed, from the plants in my previous garden and am so thrilled with the result. I had to wait until they flowered to see what colours I had. There are only two plants here that have spread so easily and quickly. They are not invasive however, as they are very easy to pull up.
My Spiderhouse
This garden ornament was purchased under the label 'Birdhouse' to which I say Ha! and Ha Ha! This is quite clearly a spiderhouse. Each door, window and gumnut is thickly festooned with the webs of many generations, as you can see.
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| My 'Birdhouse'? |
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| It even has webs on the back door. |
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| The webs are quite decorative and so a part of it now that I wouldn't dream of cleaning them off. Besides I'd much rather that their owners stay right where they are and don't come anywhere near me or my house! |
My DH gave me this for an Anniversary present many, many years ago. I don't think it's going to last for many more years though as it is falling to bits! Well, come the time we may just have to source out the manufacturers and replace it. My garden just wouldn't be the same without my 'Spiderhouse'
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Hi Bronwyn, I too love Nasturtiums, especially the bright orange ones. They are like little jewels in the garden. I also love your bird house...no wonder this made onto Tuesday Treasures!! I really like your blog and have signed up to follow you!
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Bits 'n Bobs
Thanks Cath and Welcome! I agree, the colours are just so beautiful.
DeleteBronwyn what a lovely treasure your flowers sure look pretty and i love the spider house.xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Shez. I forgot to mention the rusted roofs on the spiderhouse. They are vivid in colour and contrast so well with the distressed timber walls.
DeleteLOL! I have lots of spiderhouses in my garden too but not as pretty as yours. I think nastursiums are very cheerful as well. Always wanted to try them in a salad but haven't yet. Lovely treasures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle, Ah yes I keep forgetting to throw them in the salad. Must do that! AND you can keep your gigantic Q'land spiders. Shudder!!
DeleteBeautiful treasures, the nastursiums are so pretty and I love the bird/spider house!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm glad you enjoyed looking at them.
Deletetoo funny about your 'spider' house. had me going for a minute.
ReplyDeletelove your 'nasties'. We have them her to, just not till summer.
oh, maybe it is summer there.
blessings
barbara jean
Fabulous treasures. I won't be putting my fingers in the spider house next time I visit but I will take a look at your gorgeous nasturtiums.
ReplyDeleteGee Bronwyn, your setting a high standard with your 3 storied spiderhouse. All our spiders will want one. It is very cute & I hope it can be patched. It will just add to the funkyness. Nasturtiams are wonderful plants, such vivid green, yellow & orange, happy little flowers. Nice post. Tracee xx
ReplyDeleteI love nasturiums , they are such pretty bright flowers and did you ever eat one , they are delicious in a salad ,go ahead and try it you will love it I am sure . I love your spiderhouse and since I recently watched Charlotte's Web with my granddaughters , Charlotte came to mind so I would leave them alone too. Interesting post
ReplyDeleteI love your nasturtiums are very pretty, I love them in a salad or a sandwich with tomatoes. Your spider house is quite adorable too. Thanks for playing.
ReplyDeleteI also love Nasturtiums. My mother used to make "capers" from the seeds. I eat the flowers in salads and love the peppery flavour. How funny that the birds don't come and eat the spiders...
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