I'm quite partial to a Pimms and lemonade on a sunny afternoon whilst sitting in the garden reading or sewing. The idea of decorating this drink with borage flowers has always appealed, so this year, for the first time, I grew some borage. I am absolutely thrilled with the result.
I grew it in one of my herb barrels but next year I shall sew the seeds in some flower beds too. Apparently it self seeds which I see as a huge bonus. I like my garden to look a bit wild so the idea of these magnificent blue flowers popping up in unexpected places is delightful and worth treasuring.
I'm so glad that the simple things in life, like a beautiful little flower, give me such joy.
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I love borage too, its cucumbery flowers are good in salad too.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty. I wonder if we can grow it here in Queensland (?) I like my gardens to be a wilderness too :o)
ReplyDeleteI love borage too and it also looks gorgeous in salads.
ReplyDeleteI love those flowers! I never knew they existed, I'm going to have to make a trip to Bunnings...
ReplyDeleteYou should press some while the flowers are out!
Yes Melody, I say bring back the Pimms and Lemonade with a slice of cucumber. Such a cultured drink.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful True Blue Borage flowers are Mel, I would love to st in your lovely garden enjoying a Pimms with you one day. Love R.
ReplyDeleteI too love a Pimms and lemondade, but I put a sliver of curled cucumber skin in mine, I love the elegant way it wraps around the inside of a tall glass. Looking forward to summer to enjoy one of these. Love the blue borage, very pretty indeed.
ReplyDeleteThose are just lovely, Melody!
ReplyDeleteYour Borage flowers are gorgeous. I have never seen such a pretty blue. What a treasure they will be showing themselves in your garden. I love a "Pimms" too. I only recently had my first one but I'm sure it won't be the last.It made me feel quite 'the lady'.
ReplyDeleteI agree natures exquisite offerings cannot be surpassed even in one simple blossom.
What a fantastic photo, and borage being blue is just perfect anyway :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so simple but very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI would be surprised if you ever had to sow Borage again, gorgeous, gorgeous blue flowers. Said to be the colour of the Madonna's robe. Great in salads too..
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Oh what a lovely reminder to grow some Borage.. it is so pretty.... and I do like the idea of Pimms... I must get some in stock for when summer decides to come along....
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how nice mel,pretty and useful
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful flowers. I had never seen them anywhere.
ReplyDeleteDo you know - I can't think that I've ever had Pimms? One of my favourite tipples is a G & T with a little crushed ice and a sliver of lemon, mmmmm...
ReplyDeleteWill have to give it a go, especially if complementing it with beautiful borage is included. I love blue flowers.
Beautiful pic!
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Beautiful photo, I forgot how colourful borage flowers are. I used to grow it.
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