Small Germander Speedwell Bowl and its evergreen presence in

and its evergreen presence in winter trees once gave it a supernatural reputation

this bowl has been reworked and engraved on both the inside and outside surface of the bowl

When filled with water the vase becomes heavy and stable and is easy to clean and care for

but massed in the verges they make a sea of continuous blue

Small Germander Speedwell Bowl and its evergreen presence inThe wet start to the summer this year suited wild flowers and Germander Speedwell was abundant about the Dale. Known as birds eye or angels eye, Speedwell was once considered a lucky charm, the sight of them was said to help speed travellers on their way. Germander appears to refer to a corruption of Latin or Greek word, symbolising its 'ground loving' nature; a sprawling plant, usually seen spreading across a field, it rarely reaches more than 30cm