In a Vase on Monday: Natural


For this week's 'In a Vase on Monday, ' the freesias I'd planned to use were still not in bloom. Stumped for ideas, I looked around for a theme inspiration. Bees. Bees are attracted to certain plants. Next, I needed a receptacle. I spotted a Portuguese terracotta shot mug and a log. Thought. Purple, yellow... Continue Reading →

Wildflowers: Carpobrotus Edulis – Hottentot-fig


The Carpobrotus Edulis is a creeping succulent listed as one of the invasive species in Portugal. It can be found everywhere along the Portuguese coastline. It has the most amazing flowers which the bees enjoy. REF https://flora-on.pt/?q=Carpobrotus Citation: A.Carapeto, F.Clamote, P.V.Araújo, M.Porto, D.T.Holyoak, C.T.Gomes, J.D.Almeida, E.Portela-Pereira, et al. (2021). Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E.Br. - mapa... Continue Reading →

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