Julie King
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Peonies & Posies
http://peoniesandposies.com/
Peonies & Posies is a blog about my floral passions - growing, arranging and photographing beautiful flowers. As well as lots of articles about flowers, I also write about my kitchen garden where I grow fruit, herbs and vegetables.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 240 )
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Wedding Flowers – Part 2
As promised I am sitting down tonight to post a few more pictures from last weeks wedding preparations. The brief for this wedding was all about sunflowers – th... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
In A Vase On Monday – A Bowl of Inspiration
Welcome to ‘In A Vase On Monday’ when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to share a vase of flowers picked from my garden every Monday. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Wedding Flowers – Part 1
Shh – don’t tell the bride but I am sharing a few photos with you taken today in my greenhouse as I played with ideas for the wedding that I am helping with thi... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
A Wander Around Old Amsterdam
Tonight is a whirlwind of activity as I have decided at the last minute to take a long weekend trip with my husband to France. This will be the final finale of... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
In A Vase On Monday – Cafe Au Lait
Welcome to ‘In A Vase On Monday’ when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to share a vase of flowers picked from my garden every Monday.Today... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Flowers On Sunday – Tulips In Amsterdam
Following my lovely week in Amsterdam ‘Flowers On Sunday’ is focusing on the flowers I found whilst wandering around the old cobbled streets and canals of this... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Flowers On Sunday – In The Cutting Garden
Today I am rushing about getting ready for my trip to Amsterdam – sadly it seems I must pack a raincoat and proper shoes as rain is predicted for the whole trip. Read more
Posted on 17 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
George’s Bouquet
Last week I was the lucky recipient of not one, but two gifts of flowers. The first, a lovely bunch of dahlias, I shared as my ‘In A Vase On Monday‘ contributio... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
In A Vase On Monday – Summer Lace
Welcome to ‘In A Vase On Monday’ when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to share a vase of flowers picked from my garden every Monday. Read more
Posted on 11 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Flowers On Sunday – Hibiscus, Blueberries and a Traybake
We have been in the grips of a storm here today in Suffolk – the remnants of hurricane Bertha have brought swirling winds and heavy rain to our otherwise sunny... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
In A Vase On Monday – Oops – It’s Tuesday!
I have to start this week with an apology!! Kick-back August is clearly getting to me as I managed to get through until late last night without giving a... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Flowers On Sunday – Summer Container Gardening
I have always loved growing flowers in containers around my home, but I have to admit that I sometimes lose my enthusiasm at this point in the year. Read more
Posted on 03 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Looking After Lavender
Looking at the garden on my return from holiday the first big job I need to tackle is to prune my lavender bushes. I have a quite a lot of lavender and when I... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
In A Vase On Monday – Happy To Be Back In The Game
Welcome to this week’s ‘In A Vase On Monday’ when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join her challenge to fill a vase from the garden for... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
In A Vase On Monday – Sweet Peas & Roses
Welcome to ‘In A Vase On Monday’ when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join her challenge to fill a vase for the house from the garden... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Flowers On Sunday – Celebrating Independence Day
After a very busy week I am pleased to be back to share a few weekend flowers with you.Last night we were invited to a BBQ being held to celebrate a number of... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
A Night At The Opera
I spoke last week about our plan to go to an outdoor opera on the night of the summer solstice – the shortest night of the year. Read more
Posted on 29 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
In A Vase On Monday – In The Company of the Bard
Welcome to ‘In A Vase On Monday’ when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join her challenge to fill a vase for the house from the garden... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
Flowers On Sunday
Welcome to Flowers On Sunday on what has been a beautiful start to the summer!The weather has been perfect for the summer solstice – we sat outside until late... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME -
A Day At The Races – Ascot 2014
What a lot of photos I have to share with you today. I have tried to whittle my choice down to a small selection, but I have so many images from our lovely day... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME