23 May 2013

nature in the home






Joining Lou again and her 'nature in the home' series. This week Lou set us a green theme, foliage and flowers. When it comes to green nothing beats euphorbia, or spurges as it's often known, it's zingy green (not all species) flowers and foliage are a riot at this time of year. I absolutely adore it and am slowly filling the garden with as many different types as I can. Sorry Lou, I didn't manage to stick to green entirely and found myself adding a few splashes of colour here and there. 

 [note - euphorbia has a nasty side too, it's an irritant and poisonous so always take care when handling and wear gloves]

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14 comments:

  1. Unknown23 May 2013 at 18:10

    Euphorbia, yay! This was the exactly flower I had in my mind for the green theme. I don't mind the splashes of colour, your bouquet looks stunning! xxx

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    1. Polly (nice kind of blue)23 May 2013 at 19:00

      Thank you Lou! It's the perfect green flower isn't it :) Hope you're enjoying your break x

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  2. Plain Jane23 May 2013 at 22:21

    Beautiful vibrant colours - that acid green is so refreshing at this time of year x Jane

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  3. trishie29 May 2013 at 08:37

    These are so gorgeous. I'm actually more intrigued with the foliage than the flowers!

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    1. Polly (nice kind of blue)29 May 2013 at 12:35

      Thank you :) The euphorbia are pretty crazy aren't they, I can't get over their structure and shape.

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  4. katie29 May 2013 at 12:51

    the euphorbia is perfect, I agree, structure and colour variance make it endearingly attractive. Do you know what those bright blue flowers are? katie x

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  5. katie29 May 2013 at 12:52

    ps. love your blog, just signed up to follow it katie x

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  6. Unknown29 May 2013 at 16:43

    ooo that's amazing! this si what i wanted as well but didn't know what it was callled...anyway saw a load growing along the side of the canals when walking with friends on Sunday and nearly went foraging! Glad i decided not to now i know it has a nasty side! do so love it on your table though xxxxx

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  7. Sarah29 May 2013 at 16:45

    Another euphorbia lover! Those flowers look lovely next to it - the lime green seems to make other colours 'pop' too:)

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  8. woot30 May 2013 at 09:57

    wow, that green really does zing! I'm not sure I've even seen that plant before :)

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  9. Polly (nice kind of blue)4 June 2013 at 17:26

    Jane, S and Charmaine - Thanks for your comments :)

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