Greetings from Sweden! After a few days in Copenhagen, we are now in Sweden, with our next stop London. Anyway, I thought I would pop by briefly today and share slightly more than six things seen in two gardens in Copenhagen and one allotment in Sweden. Thanks to Jim at Garden Ruminations, for hosting Six on Saturday, whose knowledge of all things plants and gardening makes him an ideal host and move on to what can be see at the moment outside.
First up, some lovely fuchsias as seen in the courtyard garden outside the flat I talked about in Wednesday’s post.
In fact, as most of the plants were in pots of various sizes, I looked for inspiration for next summer (provided that is we are in the same location – that is still uncertain). Anyway, these cheerful petunias were a lovely pop of bright colour, and a real sign of a summer garden.
Another flower I thought would look good on our decking are these daisies – maybe cape daisies? I am unsure, but they still looked so pretty in the sun.
There was even a small water feature in the yard, bubbling away quietly and peacefully.
Then from my friend’s garden, roses and a plant that in Danish is called a ‘parykbusk’ or ‘wig bush’ but in English is ‘smoke tree’. She has just bought it so it would be good to go back next time we are in Denmark and see how much it has grown.
We are now in Kalmar in Sweden, and yesterday evening we went out to friends’ koloniträdgård or allotment. Lupins are in season, and border the entrance to his section. He is even managing to grow grapes, albeit in the small greenhouse.
The bricks around the chives date from the 16th century I believe, and there was another box full of daisies. He grows many herbs and vegetables, along with a couple of small apple trees and even a kiwi fruit plant also in the greenhouse. We enjoyed a barbeque dinner sitting by the allotment house which you can see below. The featured image at the top of the post is also from the allotment, and was taken at 9pm .
Next Saturday I will be somewhere between London and Wellington so won’t be here. As usual, I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s beautiful gardens in other parts of the world. Hope you are all well and enjoying your gardens in whatever the season is with you.
Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.
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I see thanks to your post that you are in the northern hemisphere, given the flowers presented. It’s a very nice and long trip between New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden and Great Britain… Enjoy the rest of your trip!
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Yes…on holiday and enjoying summer.
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Hello Neighbor! Enjoy your travels around Sweden, it’s such a lovely place and very similar to Finland. The house color for instance is also a popular old standby that can be seen throughout Finland. Our house was once that color!
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The fuchsias are so pretty.
My mother had these in our garden and when I was young I always thought they looked like ballerinas.
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I agree – they really do look like ballerinas.
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Beautiful flowers! Fuchsias are so delicate and pretty, as well as the Cape Daisies.
Hope you are enjoying your travels. 🙂 Take care and have a great weekend.
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Happy holidays! Lovely to see the photos. Enjoy your stay.
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Thank you!
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Hi, Barbara – It is wonderful that you get to enjoy summer twice in one year. It is my most favourite season. Thank you for sharing this beautiful garden. I look forward to following the rest of your travels.
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And with summer starting in December…if I am lucky I can have three in 2023 🙂
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Three summers in one year? Now I am totally jealous! 😀
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Both those gardens are spectacular. I was struck by the permanency of the allotment. They must have it for a long lease to put fruit trees, a green house and a building on it.
Thanks for sharing your trip and your wonderful six on Saturday. Bernie
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The allotments get passed on..but yes they have been there for a long time.
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That’s awesome as it does allow for longevity in planning and planting.
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The fuchsia are lovely. I was surprised to see them out so far north of us as ours aren’t anywhere near out yet.
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Ah, yes, the bonus of long summer days as we approach the summer solstice. I really love the fact that it doesn’t get dark until it is time for bed! You are correct about the Cape Daisies or Osteospermum. I grow several here though some are not winter hardy in cold climates. Are you flying back to NZ so soon?
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Now in London….
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