In a Vase on Monday: Winter Herbs

11/27/2017

Saturday was so mild and beautiful, I felt like it was late April instead of almost December! But our weather is very unpredictable...when I woke up this morning it had been raining and most of the snow was gone. By the time I had finished chores, however, it was already back to a winter wonderland!

I have really fallen in love with herbs this year! Half of the pleasure of gardening for me is in all the fragrances. Even today in the snow, I can brush my hand against some lemon balm, or catnip, or lavender, or oregano, and just breathe in the scents! It really lifts my spirits on a dreary day! Needless to say, I'm planning to grow many more herbs next year!

Oregano after the snow this morning...

I think Sweet William is so beautiful in snow...

And now finally, my vase! These are just a few sprigs of oregano and horehound. I found out that the horehound seedheads will stick to gloves like burrs!

I found this vase at a thrift store last month, and have been looking forward to using it. Since I've started participating in IAVOM, I find myself looking at vases whenever we shop there! :)

So there's my winter vase! You can see what other gardeners have arranged today at Rambling in the Garden. Have a great week!

18 Comments

Donna@GardensEyeView link

11/27/2017 09:11:34 am

I absolutely adore your garden and it is especially lovely with a snowy coat. Our snow melted the day after we had the first big snow of 3 inches (escaping the forecasted 10 inches). We are late with snow and December seems to be predicted to come in warmer like the rest of fall.

I adore herbs too and have them tucked all around. And your snowy vase is perfect...so lovely also coated in snow.

Joanna link

11/29/2017 10:48:08 am

I'm so glad you like my little garden, Donna! It makes me very happy when it brings joy to others, too. :)
It's good you escaped the 10 inches of snow (unless you like snow, of course!). Our fall has been mostly mild, too.

Susie link

11/27/2017 10:35:13 am

Nice images and beautiful vase. It seems filled with a moment in time.

11/29/2017 10:48:49 am

Thank you, Susie!

Cathy link

11/27/2017 12:10:08 pm

Oh that's a great image of the sprigs covered in snow and in their snowy setting too - such a topical IAVOM for this time of year. We had a sprinkling of snow on Saturday too but like yours it soon went - but has not returned (yet)!

11/29/2017 10:49:58 am

Thank you for hosting, Cathy!

Jason link

11/27/2017 02:37:25 pm

Wow, winter has really rushed into your area. We are still completely snow-free in Chicago.

11/29/2017 10:52:42 am

Last year we had over a foot of snow by now, so it's pretty mild, although we've had some colder temps. I'm hoping we'll get an easier winter this year!

Eliza link

11/27/2017 02:48:52 pm

Now that is what I call creative! Why let a little bit of snow stop you? :)

11/29/2017 10:53:33 am

Exactly! We can't afford to let snow stop us, up here! :D

Kris P link

11/27/2017 03:23:23 pm

What a statement that vase makes! I can only imagine a winter like that.

11/29/2017 10:57:36 am

Winters can be hard, but a lot of fun too, if you like to ski or snowshoe. :)

11/27/2017 03:32:16 pm

Ooh, how wonderful! Such a pretty vase Joanna! And a lovely way to celebrate your herbs in winter!

11/29/2017 10:58:07 am

Thank you very much, Cathy! :)

Ciar link

11/27/2017 04:39:22 pm

Your beautiful vase wouldn't look out of place in Narnia!

11/29/2017 10:58:55 am

And it sometimes looks just like Narnia here! :D

AlisonC link

11/28/2017 03:22:21 pm

That is a gorgeous vase and looks so pretty in the snow. It seems vases are as addictive as plants. I love aromatic plants and am careful to put them where I can smell them as I pass.

11/29/2017 11:00:53 am

Thank you, Alison! If only I can find a place to keep them, I might have quite a vase collection some day. :)

In a Vase on Monday: Winter Herbs

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