I WAS PICKING UP PODS under yellow-flowered Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ the other day before mowing, and just couldn’t resist faking a jar of “pickles” for this photo. Aren’t they–and nature’s intricate geometry in all pods and cones–fascinating? I’m enjoying the pod-and-water-stuffed jar as the centerpiece on my dining table this week. Not your average midsummer bouquet, but a definite conversation-starter.
but i thought they were cucumbers (tee hee)
July 31, 2011 By 10 Comments
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Fantastic! What a mind opener, and done in your typical uncanny manner.
Love it! Brings a HUGE smile to my face. XO
Beautiful!
So cute!
Piclkles for the eyes. I like that.
When I first saw this charming photo, I thought they were antique pinecone Christmas ornaments! That third one from the left looked like it had a little wire loop on it…and I guess I saw what I wanted to see since I collect them. I’d never have guessed they were actually magnolia flower centers! Nature’s patterns repeat everywhere and are infinitely fascinating! Lovely centerpiece idea!
Love it! I used tomato and carrot greens to set off a single red zinnia in a vase this week.
Speaking of cucumbers… Are there any pickle recipes on your site?
Hi- I don’t know if Janeen’s question about pickles was answered — I found a recipe for refrigerator pickles last year on here and they were really great. Had to do some research again to find the recipe for another batch this year.
http://awaytogarden.com/dan-koshanskys-refrigerator-pickles
Thanks, Brad. Glad you like them enough to recommend!