Clearly wisteria is preferred. Here is the May teacup, with pink and blue wisteria, filled with Keemun and accompanied by roses and cherry sage from the garden. (Did you know that cherry sage is not merely ornamental? It is also edible!) Thank you to all who voted in the poll.…
Well, this is very late! I was traveling on 4/1, so the poll did not get posted everywhere I would like. Caught cold on the way home, so I have been drinking tea and … you don’t need the details. Here are the two candidates for April teacup. I hope…
The March teacup is always the Belleek Shamrock cup because what could possibly beat it? Here it is. May your March be less lion-like, more lamb-like (how nice and cozy that sounds!), and filled with Spring magic! Cheers, ~ Patrice If you’d like to vote for my teacup next month,…
This was a close race, but the Pansy Chintz pulled ahead to become the February teacup! Thank you to all who voted. I hope this month brings you love, joy, and a delightful surprise! Poll results here. Off to the garden now – it’s time to plant some seeds! ~…
The Teacup of the Year for 2024 was announced yesterday in the newsletter, but in case you missed it, here it is: the Winter Rose Teacup. Thank you to all who voted! The results were very interesting! Poll results here. Whew, January almost gone! Time flies! Watch for a new…
It’s been a crazy holiday season, which is not unusual. There are many distractions this time of year, and I fear they’ve caused me to miss putting up a teacup of the month poll for January. So here is a picture of the cup I’ve been using, the Peony cup.…
Well! A resounding decision this time – the Holly and Ivy teacup won the poll by a landslide. Thank you to all who voted, and may your holidays be bright as we approach the longest night. Remember to take time from the bustle to relax with a cup of tea.…
November is off to a very snowy start! Brr! Thank you to all who voted in the teacup poll. Here is the winner, the White Winter Rose, with the last of the garden’s flowers that I brought in right before the storm. Poll results here. Wishing you all warmth, comfort,…
Thank you to all who voted in the teacup poll. This month’s teacup is the Pine cup, with an Autumn leaf there. Here it is with some marigolds, gazania, and stock from the garden. Since the equinox, the forest has been changing quickly. Lots of fall color coming in –…
Thank you to all who voted in the teacup poll. The winner is the Golden Bramble teacup, a perennial favorite. It was such a lovely day that we went out into the garden for our photo shoot. Have a wonderful August, and may your harvests be all delight! Poll results…
