As the winter months lengthen some amazing shapes become apparent. Chinese lanterns slowly dissolve as orange tissue melts away leaving delicate veining; in some lanterns an orange ball is revealed.
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About Me
- Kathy Brown
- I am a garden designer and author; I have a love of gardens whether in town, village or countryside! Even City coutyards hold a special interest, especially with their historic associations. I also have a particular interest in conceptual gardening which in my case come into the "garden art" category with many paintings transformed into growing borders here at The Manor House Stevington. I am also very keen on edible flowers and eat my garden flowers from my borders as well as orchard fruits and vegetables. I like to share them with others too when groups visits.
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2 comments:
I enjoyed reading about your violets, and also the chinese Lanterns! I am sure I am not telling you anything new, but does everyone else know you can eat the little cherry inside!? When they are fresh and plump the taste wonderful! both sweet and tart..
I have been eating them and sharing them with friends for years!
I have never made anything with them, but what a treat!
Your pictures are wonderful!
Thanks for sharing your garden with the world!
~Vanessa Johanning
Thanks for your interesting reply; its always good to learn how to use our garden plants
Kathy
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