Little pots of colour

I love having flowering plants on my kitchen window sill throughout the year. This is the grape hyacinth I showed you a couple of weeks ago and as you can see it's just beginning to fade. So I now need to consider what will take its place.

I recently found a really nice book on container gardening which contains some great ideas that are definitely going to get used for future window sill colour.

I love the idea of using odd cups and mugs for herbs. The cup could stand on a saucer if you decided to drill holes in the bottom (special 'glass/china' drill bit needed). If, like me, that presents too much hassle then just plonk the plant in the cup, fill with compost and give it small amounts of water daily.

Here's something else I have plenty of.....old plates! The blue and white teamed with snowy white looks so summery don't you think?

I'd never considered using vintage style tins. Drilling holes in these for drainage would be easy enough.

And here's a novel idea for a party..... Tiny flowering plants in tiny containers, gorgeously wrapped in pink paper (or fabric) and tied with a satin bow. Don't they look pretty on the glass plate as an alternative to cupcakes (not as yummy though).

And here's the book I used for the photos. It contains loads of creative ways for using every-day items as containers for plants and is full of pictures which are bound to tempt you to try some of them.

I'm off now to sort through my old cups and mugs.

Until next time,

Eli

Comments

[Helen]

What wonderful ideas! Love them all! Especially love the wrapped flowers on the plate. This would make a wonderful party favor gift. Your post feels like spring! Might have to get this book...so pretty. Happy weekend, Eli!

[Linda]

I love your plants and flowers. I might have to steal your idea. Thanks. Linda

[Martha]

Looks like a lovely book. Great ideas.
And your windowsill with the Grape Hyacinths is absolutely
b e a u t i f u l !!!

[Debbie]

I love these ideas, especially the vintage tins. As usual you have brought a little bit of summer into our lives.

Thank you Eli

[Goosey]

Really nice ideas, the simplist things can look so good. I love your windowsill.

[sabine]

I really love all the blues on your windowsill. And I will certainly copy your idea with the herbs in the cup!

[Rhondi]

Hi Eli
You know I LOVE your windowsill, filled with my favorite blue and white china. It is so wide too and the checked curtains add the perfect finishing touch. If I ever get to England again one day you will find me knocking at your door!
Hugs, Rhondi

[rhondi]

Just wanted to say "Happy Mothering Day".
Hugs, Rhondi

[danielle]

Waw, all this lovely flowers give me aspring fever!
I have to find this book!!
Up to amazon;)
Bye , you have a cute blog!
Danielle

[Paula]

Dear Eli,

Thank you for sharing the lovely book. I will have to look for that, as it is filled with clever ideas! I especially love the little johnny-jump-ups in the pink fabric. Your kitchen windowsill is beautiful, what a wonderful view you have, and your vignette makes it even more special!

Love, Paula