Many years ago I bought several dozen of these colorful handblown glass fruits and vegetables to fill up an old, ugly cracked bird bath (which would never hold water) for a punch of color in a dark out-of-the-way corner. Truth be told, it is a tacky sight except on dreary and cold days in January...like today...when my garden looks dull and dead and frozen solid at 25 degrees. I am amazed at how bright these colors have remained after all these years of exposure to the ravages of weather. When people see this mound of color they can't resist asking what it is and my answer is simply: "A bright spot just for January".
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Friday, January 16, 2009
A Bit Of Color In My Frozen January Garden
Many years ago I bought several dozen of these colorful handblown glass fruits and vegetables to fill up an old, ugly cracked bird bath (which would never hold water) for a punch of color in a dark out-of-the-way corner. Truth be told, it is a tacky sight except on dreary and cold days in January...like today...when my garden looks dull and dead and frozen solid at 25 degrees. I am amazed at how bright these colors have remained after all these years of exposure to the ravages of weather. When people see this mound of color they can't resist asking what it is and my answer is simply: "A bright spot just for January".
Left click on this photo to see the small details.
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11 comments:
I have a dozen of those tomatoes!!
What a wonderful idea---I'd only used them in Summer, maybe on an outdoor buffet, or marching down a salad bar.
Your originality knows no bounds.
I think these are beautiful! so colorful!
Jon,
Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog today. The entire last ten days or so were inspired by your posting of "A Christmas Memory," as well as by the picture of Capote and his Aunt Sook.
They just captured my memories, and a great flow of words about family and forebears just poured out, to about ten posts' worth, so far.
I appreciate your kindness, and hope you'll look in again sometime.
rachel
The glass produce looks more fun than tacky to me, Jon ;-]
Your squirrels must be more laid back - mine would have tossed the fragile ornaments over their shoulders as they dug around in the birdbath.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
Jon, thanks for stopping by Robin's Nesting Place today!
The splash of colors would certainly brighten up a gray day in January! They look incredibly good to have been out in the elements.
Pretty! It's nice to have some color this time of year - whereever it may come from.
Jon,
I cannot seem to find another way to send my thanks for your kind words in "Lawn Tea," and for the honor of having it listed in your FAVORITES roster!!
I AM in the Heartland now, having moved from the South some twenty years ago, but will be forever FROM it and OF it.
rachel, a pretty good rock-chucker and diamond-finder herself
I think these are perfect for January when everything can be rather bland. Every garden needs a little flair.
Jan
Always Growing
I had to look several times; I thought this picture was a painting, first, or a photoshopped photograph of real fruit/veggies. I like them; they appeal to my quirky sense of humour, for sure, and they would cheer up a winter garden (unless covered with snow, like mine).
If I found such beautiful glass fruits/vegetables here, I would buy them immediately. They are indeed a bright spot in this more or less dull and frozen month.
Thanks for sharing with us.. Nice blog..
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Jessica
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