SALAD DAYS

Well, it's that time of year: Stuart's just begun planting out rows of lettuce and beetroot down at the allotment, and I've been popping tomato and chili plants into the propagator at home, and potting up herbs for the little, sun-trap herb garden outside our kitchen.  And all this has put me in mind of (hopefully - if the South East England drought eases up) bumper crops of veg and fruit and cut flowers to come.  And - yes, I am jumping the gun a bit! - what to do with said veg and fruit and flowers when we do get them home, and how to display them...  And finally (!) my thoughts have turned to old and characterful bowls, panniers, display dishes, vases in general.


Here are a few pics of useful vessels to get you in the mood, too...

Vintage Enamel Bowl, Etsy

Gorgeous Antique Hobnail Milk Glass Comport, Etsy via Indulgy

Antique French Wood Bowl; Beautiful Pic: Stephanie Frey at 123RF.com

And Green Bough's own just-in offering:

Large & Chunky, Double-Handled, Vintage Teak Pannier, £40.00.  Further info:  The Green Bough Company

Vintage French Blue & White Enamel Wash Bowl (SOLD), The Green Bough Company

Well, I've my sweetpeas to plant out (seeds pre-soaked, of course)...  So,

A bientôt!

Justine x