I bought this beautiful cloche from, A Gardener's Grate, at Scott's Antique Show in Atlanta. She had a lovely booth.
This is the parsley the monarch butterfly caterpillars have been working on. One year, I picked all the caterpillars off not knowing what they were. So this year, I decided to let them eat my plants. Would you believe I witnessed from the window a beautiful pair of cardinals feasting on the monarch caterpillars? Of course, my camera was not ready with a zoom lens and I missed a good picture. Maybe they will come back.
While I was playing in the garden with the cloches I remembered a book I have, "Antiques from the Garden". It was interesting to read about cloches. The book just makes you drool over the beautiful antique urns, plant stands and garden benches.
I learned that cloches or bell-glasses, originated in France.
Playing in the cloches was fun. It did make me want at least one more large cloche to group together inside. I do have two baby ones that are so cute! Marty, I am getting crazy about cloches!
Playing in the cloches was fun. It did make me want at least one more large cloche to group together inside. I do have two baby ones that are so cute! Marty, I am getting crazy about cloches!
I am so excited to participate in Marty's Cloche Party@astrollthrulife. I am a little late but I have been having so much fun viewing all the entries.
Oh I love your cloches. I keep wanting to use one outside, but right now it is so hot it would definitely kill anything. Maybe this winter. I think cloches in the garden are just stunning. They look like you're such a professional gardener to me, which I most certainly am not. lol Love them inside with just about anything in them. Thanks so much for joining the party. They really are so fun to play with. Hugs, Marty
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ReplyDeleteYour cloches look lovely in the garden protecting your plants, which I guess is what they were originally intended to be used for...but they're just so pretty and versatile the look beautiful anywhere, don't you think? Thank you so much for sharing today. Hope you have a fantabulous weekend.
Hugs and Smiles,
♥Ana~A Petite Cottage
These are beautiful! I love how you have it all arranged too. The book looks like one I would enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThese look so beautiful in your garden and thank you for your lovely comment today....xv
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love that you used them as they were originally intended! They are absolutely lovey in your garden!
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Cathy
Ooooh la la, I love this. Great idea, showcasing the beautiful cloche and the plants, Char
ReplyDeleteGreat vision for the cloche! I would not have thought to use them as mini greenhouses! So smart!
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie, Your cloches are wonderful. You are the only one I have seen that used the cloches outside. Thanks for visiting and your sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
Hi Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing all your cloches in the garden! How beautiful they are! I looked at some of your prior posts and I love your hydrangea collection in your lovely garden!
Simply gorgeous posts! Enjoyed seeing your families homes as well!
How lovely, Bonnie..so clever to set your cloches outside! Your post is one of my favourites...
ReplyDeleteLynette
I love this! Great pictures and great cloches!
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Frenchy
I didn't think about using them outside...what a beautiful idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your garden cloches! Don't they just look lovely outdoors! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your cloches in the garden. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I was just reviewing my older posts and saw you commented on the sparklers in the ice cream and that your grandkids would love it next year. Do what I do and be sure to get extra sparklers and then put them on their birthday cakes. They LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteHello Bonnie: I always have to stop by any blog that has a "Bonnie" attached. And, what a lovely discovery! Your photographs are breathtaking and I look forward to seeing more. I haven't put my cloches outside but I think I'm going to do that. They are striking!
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Bonnie
Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by my tomato sandwich post!! We have a huge garden here - lots of tomatoes, peppers and beans ripening about now. Your cloches are beautiful, and you have monarch butterflies at your house?? How lovely, I don't think they come by us - we have lots of yellow and black butterflies, I did a posting on them a few weeks ago. Hope all is well! Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is a lovely sight to behold. Things under glass are always lovelier.
ReplyDeleteHi, I think your butterfly is a black swallowtail in the picture before your caterpillar. That should be what would hatch if a chrysalis could form. I know those birds like caterpillars! That's why I am always amazed to have a butterfly hatch!
ReplyDeleteYour cloches look nice in the garden. I have three that I bought at a thrift store (my daughter says I have to stop calling them junque shops!). I've never used them as I rarely get my act together to display anything. Thanks for stopping by! ♥♫
I love cloches, too. I bought a beautiful one in an antique shop in Madison, GA. I use it to cover a little bird's nest with 3 tiny blue eggs in it. (Not real) I've also used it to cover bon bons and other tiny "sweets" on a pedestal crystal cake stand. Love your blog. I would like to find out how to do one, but I think I would spend way too much time on it. MM
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a great post. Love the cloches here too, I am amazed to see them outdoors like this. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
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