I brought in the geranium and the flowering nasturtiums over a week ago and they are both very happy downstairs looking out of the sliding glass door that gets the morning sun. I dug up the geranium that was planted in a large metal urn. The nasturtiums were grown from seeds in the center pot while the pot on the far right contains nasturtium plants I dug out of pots in my front garden on Sunday. They are still in recovery mode. I have never tried overwintering annuals but I read online that nasturtiums are a good plant to try. We shall see.
These pots are too large to display anywhere else in my cottage. Every available spot is already taken on my main floor and in the attic with smaller pots of rosemary, thyme, geraniums, lavender, and more nasturtiums. I like indoor gardening and tending plants rather than leaving them outside to freeze and die. They are very beneficial for the indoor air quality too.
I have been very busy washing all my sweaters and mending tiny holes here and there. I started out washing two by hand in the kitchen sink. Then I noticed for the first time there was a setting for knits on my 15 year old front loading washer. I decided to try it with 4 dark sweaters turned inside out. I was thrilled with the results. My washer spins everything almost dry and the sweaters dried quickly on drying racks in my furnace room. The mending is another story. I'm so glad I have so much thread but none of it is wool. I matched the colors perfectly and took little made-up darning stitches and mended the holes almost invisibly. Nobody else will even notice and I will have a fresh wardrobe of my favorite sweaters looking brand new in a few more days.
I posted these two photos on Instagram this morning. I usually don't blog using the same pics but they will be new to those of you who don't do social media.
xo
4 comments:
Love the idea of holding on the sunny colors of summer. I hope the nasturtiums hold up.
I don't know if you were the one who pointed me toward TomOfHolland.com, but your sweater repairs reminded me of him. If not, then have a look at his blog. He doesn't very artistic and unusual darning to save favorite sweaters on commission. He has a recent story you might enjoy. It's a different way of looking at worn clothing.
Rosemary, I noticed in your photos that you have an outdoor chair that I've seen in your photos before, but forgot to mention it. I have six of the same chairs that I claimed from my mother's estate. She had a matching table, also, but it wasn't in good shape. I'm refinishing the chairs and ordering new cushions. The manufacturer still makes them to fit. I love the way the chairs swivel and they're so comfortable! We live in Oregon, so it's interesting to see them also on the east coast. Love your posts! Linda Mecum
What a charming, happy picture with your red and orange flowers in front of your iron chair! Love it! I have a couple of large iron - I'm not sure what to call them, so I'll call them jardinieres - that I had powder coated early this past Spring, and they look fabulous! They can hold a multitude of potted flowers, throw pillows, beach towels, or whatever. The wire they are made of is similar to your chair. It cost me a little, but I'm very happy with the way they look, and now they will last forever, AND I can bring them in the house! Thanks, as always, for sharing, Rosemary.
You have reminded me once again to grow nasturtiums next spring . . . and that it is time to bring in the pet geraniums in order for them to adjust. Thank you.
Gracious, your fall cleaning campaign has taken you now to mending . . . I am duly impressed and inspired. Thank you for sharing the process . . . I continue to feel as if I am a welcome guest in your home . . . NO, make that old friend or neighbor who can comfortably drop by even when the Cottage is in the midst of a shake-down. Love it. Love, you.
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