Julie King

LATEST ARTICLES ( 240 )

• October Musings

  

  I am afraid that this has to be another very brief post this week. I did at least cut a vase of flowers this morning and so have a lovely bunch of late flowerin... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Catching Up

  

  Dear Readers, I must start with a very heartfelt apology for my long absence. As you will probably have guessed all has not been rosy here in the Peonies ... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Evening Light In The Cutting Garden

  

  After a terrible start to the year the Cutting Garden is finally getting into its stride and I took the opportunity to capture the moment on a recent sunny... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Bouquet Making With The Garden Gate Flower Company

  

  Following on from my recent post about the Green Gorgeous cutting garden I have finally found a few minutes to sit down and pull together my thoughts on Day... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Hello Dahlias

  

  I am back tonight with a quick Monday share - a jugful of beautiful dahlias and asters! As ever on a Monday I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Foraging For Flowers

  

  Hello dear readers - what a long time it seems since I was last here writing my flowery musings. I am very sorry for my absence and have greatly missed writing... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• The Green & Gorgeous Flower Farm

  

  As a change from my usual Monday vase, and for this week only, I am reviewing my recent visit to a large scale flower farm. As this subject is so relevant to... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Loving My Biennials

  

  This week I am popping in very quickly with my Monday vase - I have already checked into my lovely accommodation where I am staying for the next two nights... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Wedding Wednesday – Making Buttonholes Or Boutonnieres

  

  As I will be working on my bouquet technique next week at the Wedding Flower Intensive course I am attending at Green Gorgeous, I have decided to practice... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Gentle Hermione

  

  Another Monday means another vase - and my usual link up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join in with her challenge to find something from the garden... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Wedding Wednesday – Flower Bowls

  

  This week I am starting a new series called Wedding Wednesday, which will run up to the wedding I am preparing for in mid July. I am planning to practice a... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Just Loving The Peonies!

  

  Welcome to the my first Monday vase of June!! As usual on a Monday I am linking up with the lovely Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join in with her... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Sweet Pea Success & A Winner

  

  Welcome to this weeks In A Vase On Monday when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join in with her challenge to find something from the... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – My Charming Ladies

  

  Welcome to this weeks In A Vase On Monday when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join in with her challenge to find something from the... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Signs of Spring

  

  It is quite a while since I have written about my garden in general - I seem to have been concentrating on specific plants or areas, so I thought it was time... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Brandy Snap Tulip Collection

  

  Welcome to my weekly 'In A Vase On Monday' when I link up with Cathy from Rambling In The Garden to join in with her challenge to find something from the... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Blossom Time

  

  Welcome to In A Vase On Monday when I am once again linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join in with her challenge to find something from the... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Remembering Annie

  

  April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. These are the opening words... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Post Easter Musings

  

  Now that the busy easter weekend is over I am happy to have a little time to breathe, relax and catch up with you all here at Peonies Posies. Easter is a... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• In A Vase On Monday – Easter Preparations

  

  Welcome to this weeks In A Vase On Monday when I am linking up with Cathy at Rambling In The Garden to join in with her challenge to find something from the... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME