tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post7432076358044790147..comments2024-03-14T07:14:42.374+00:00Comments on L is for love: The politics of flower pickingPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16660940774894144976noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-72451478897197809802013-05-11T04:14:12.332+01:002013-05-11T04:14:12.332+01:00I like your rules - they make perfect sense. And y...I like your rules - they make perfect sense. And your jam-jar bouquet is exactly the sort I like best - such a lovely jumble of beauty. What is that purple blossom with the yellow centres?Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-78491278429480237762013-05-11T04:12:50.781+01:002013-05-11T04:12:50.781+01:00I tend to use Queen Anne's Lace for Daucus Car...I tend to use Queen Anne's Lace for Daucus Carota - and call Anthriscus Cow Parsley. But yes, some do call it QAL. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-21954777892672997272012-06-01T13:27:25.569+01:002012-06-01T13:27:25.569+01:00That first photo of the rose with the fan is stunn...That first photo of the rose with the fan is stunning, such a beautiful colour. I usually only pick flowers for my tortoises to eat!! xJuliabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712813736158254230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-89362465174634988112012-06-01T13:15:23.522+01:002012-06-01T13:15:23.522+01:00I say, you can't meassure the good vibes high ...I say, you can't meassure the good vibes high enough that your flower love brings to you, and this will float to your family and friends and blogreaders and hey! the whole world. Go on. Pick flowers. Those who will notice pretty blossom will notice them anywhere, those who don't notice them won't notice them at all. Errr, know what I mean?<br />xo HildeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-29464610205836865662012-06-01T11:55:35.596+01:002012-06-01T11:55:35.596+01:00I sometimes will pick the odd flower if there is a...I sometimes will pick the odd flower if there is an abundance,or hanging over the fence and footpath. I feel like I am doing a civic duty by keeping the pathway clear :) I say go for it, you love and appreciate the beauty unlike a lot of people who probably don't even notice.<br />xx Sandisandiarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395329327447746029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-26778684054374103622012-06-01T08:24:23.086+01:002012-06-01T08:24:23.086+01:00Your flower jars are too sweet. it's a nice ad...Your flower jars are too sweet. it's a nice addiction to have.<br /><br />I like having flowers in the house but prefer bright, extravagant bunches of cut flowers, and like to leave wildflowers in the wild. They are lovely, but they wilt so quickly. Then again, we are blessed to have a pretty garden and I suppose that does make a difference.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257653410136495378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-61720545564461778092012-05-31T21:42:02.292+01:002012-05-31T21:42:02.292+01:00I think cow parsley is generally regarded as a wee...I think cow parsley is generally regarded as a weed, so dig out!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-63509172981541736642012-05-31T20:52:28.955+01:002012-05-31T20:52:28.955+01:00This is something I have been thinking about this ...This is something I have been thinking about this week actually! On the walk to my son's school there is a road where both sides are literally covered in cow parsley and I have been really wanting to pick some! But I haven't had the courage to yet because I wasn't sure if I should! I did see another mum and her children picking some the other day so that made me feel more like it is an acceptable thing to do! I think as long are you are selective and careful where you take it from, it is ok! Your flowers look really beautiful.WoollyBudgiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01696572583839657729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-64621985083087441782012-05-31T19:56:19.914+01:002012-05-31T19:56:19.914+01:00at least you have a code of ethics for your flora ...at least you have a code of ethics for your flora heists and don't just go and pillage people's front gardens heheheeh!!!! I doubt anyone would deny you picking a flower if it brings you so much joy :O) And love your guerilla gardening, can't wait to see the results! XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-54330329509281105712012-05-31T16:49:11.008+01:002012-05-31T16:49:11.008+01:00Thank you. Queen Anne's Lace? I thought I croc...Thank you. Queen Anne's Lace? I thought I crocheted at least three of them. ;-) I might show you ...Babajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-4729116137955914002012-05-31T15:54:49.646+01:002012-05-31T15:54:49.646+01:00I think it's a wonderful addiction and like Ly...I think it's a wonderful addiction and like Lynn says who could object? I never really pick wild flowers as when I do and bring them indoors I always seem to get a home full of little bugs too - how do you get round this? Or maybe it's just me that has this trouble :)<br />Victoria xxTangled Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954038173137036350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-90515860936227258262012-05-31T12:39:23.367+01:002012-05-31T12:39:23.367+01:00Penelope, I don't think anyone could possibly ...Penelope, I don't think anyone could possibly object to your secret addiction; you very sensibly avoid the endangered species and other no-no's. One flower growing between the cracks, amongst many others - well, why not. Different matter if you pinch them from a wild wood or something like that. Crumbs, I remember picking ARMSFUL of bluebells from our local woods when I was a child - but this was way before anyone could imagine them becoming scarce. (Like, more than 50 years ago. Ouch!) And fortunately, bluebells seem to have made a comeback. <br /><br />carry on brightening up your surroundings, I'd say.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385150635938870512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-13921247386443797302012-05-31T11:12:26.156+01:002012-05-31T11:12:26.156+01:00Penelope you do much the same as me I think. I kno...Penelope you do much the same as me I think. I know which plants are protected and I avoid those, and I also tend to skip the flowers that don't last long once picked. Luckily for me I live in the countryside and am surrounded by an abundance of free floral gorgeousness!<br /><br />You might find this handy.<br />http://www.thewildflowersociety.com/wfs_new_pages/1f_code_of_conduct.htmAnnie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-4841510492749782042012-05-31T11:08:00.971+01:002012-05-31T11:08:00.971+01:00Yup, that's it :D American's call it Queen...Yup, that's it :D American's call it Queen Anne's Lace.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-55877526496029422872012-05-31T10:49:57.582+01:002012-05-31T10:49:57.582+01:00I tried to find out what cow parsley is (now that ...I tried to find out what cow parsley is (now that you are talking about it too). "Wiesenkerbel" probabely (anthriscus sylvestris).Babajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5402402600046694659.post-71595715344201891742012-05-31T10:48:36.595+01:002012-05-31T10:48:36.595+01:00I have the same dos and don'ts but don't p...I have the same dos and don'ts but don't pick flowers that often. There are so many in the madows around our house that I don't need them inside of the house. <br />There is a red list of flowers you must know (especially on uncommon grounds, like for me the mountains or a foreign country). Even there are plenty of flowers somewhere, they might be "forbidden fruits". <br /><br />Your flowers look beautiful. Enjoy!Babajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.com