nasturtiums. Originally designed for 2018.
Nasturtiums are some of my favorite flowers to paint and I couldn't resist using them on a Tea Towel Calendar. Do you remember nasturtiums in the gardens of your childhood? After the rain the leaves (reminiscent of lily pads, a delight in itself) collect drops of water that glitter like diamonds. Try to pick up those diamonds and they transform back into water. Only the leaves know the magic to hold onto the jewels. The flowers are jewel-like themselves. Bright and colorful with an intriguing shape. Butterflies and hummingbirds adore them and added to salads they bring, spiciness, color and a playful elegance. So much magic in a humble, common garden plant! I originally created this design for the 2018 Challenge and now it's available with 2024 dates.