so on the snowiest day of the winter thus far
what do I decide to do
plant seeds
seeds of blue potential
a wonderful little kind gift from jo newman
the author of the blog josloft
a beautiful blog indeed
and if they grow up big and strong
i hope to harvest some seeds in the fall
and
send some to my friends
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the small ceramic dish was made by
Ateliers Des Cent-Ans
and was a gift from arounna
both of whom will be at the spring one of a kind show at the end of march
Ah, on the wintriest of days, the promise of spring. I'm feeling it too and have been lining my kitchen window with starts. xo
Posted by: Lisa J | February 12, 2013 at 08:58 AM
Snow in England yesterday morning too. But in my tiniest of tiny gardens there are signs of life. Little buds on my clematis. Starting to long for some light and warmth.
Posted by: Robyn | February 12, 2013 at 09:22 AM
Jo was very generous with her indigo seeds, wasn't she ? I hope yours will grow perfectly !
Your photos are full of hope & sun & happiness !
xoxo
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | February 12, 2013 at 09:27 AM
Oh! Indigo! How exciting! I think of you when I see dark blues...and red shoes:)! We are still so buried in snow..I will probably wait until March to start seeds..we have had snow here as late as Mother's Day!! Hopefully, not this year though:) Your photos are amazing...as always!
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | February 12, 2013 at 09:44 AM
I started my indigo off this weekend too. The promise...
Posted by: Claire | February 12, 2013 at 11:13 AM
Sounds like the perfect activity for a snowy mid-February day!
Posted by: Vanessa (heyladygrey) | February 12, 2013 at 02:00 PM
Growing indigo is indeed quite a wonderful plant and the reward is amazing. It is quite a process, and take caution when making the dye. However, as a master gardener, I implore you to please remember that it is also considered an invasive plant and to not let it go to seed!
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/plants/knotweed.shtml#.URqcy458v8s
Posted by: Laurie L. | February 12, 2013 at 02:54 PM
Jo's Loft blog is really beautiful, already added to my blog list, thank you.
How nice to have those seeds in hands! I wish they all grow beautifully there for you.
I'm so curious about working with Indigo, such a beautiful color. I've been researching about it here, and in spite of being very easy to find in the past ( there were plantations of it to use in the industry), I don't think it's possible to find the seeds to buy anymore and I still couldn't find anyone who knows the plant. But I'm sure there will be some "left-overs" somewhere.
Posted by: glaucia | February 13, 2013 at 08:11 AM
So happy to see these seeds in such wonderful hands! Wishing a wonderful growing season!
Posted by: Jo | February 13, 2013 at 06:56 PM