Sprig Collection (#7)

The Gratitude of the Kaiser and the People to the Army and Navy. World War I German poster 1916. Figure reminiscent of a Teutonic knight kneels sword in hand

Cuckoo spit on on a rosemary bush caused by a froghopper nymph, Philaenus spumarius

Close-up of rosemary

Borage flowers and buds on stem

Spiced nuts cooling on greaseproof paper

Stems with leaves

Fresh sprigs of French sorrel in glass of water

Aloysia citrodora (Lemon verbena) sprig with flowers

Garlic bulb, rosemary and black olives

Glass of herbal tea with sprigs of lemon balm and fennel at base of glass

Thymus x citriodus Golden Queen (Variegated thyme), fresh sprigs of variegated leaves and tiny purple flowers, in a ceramic dish

Myrrhis odorata (Sweet cicely) sprigs

Plate of Manzo al Barolo, slices of marinated beef in red wine sauce, garnished with sprig of rosemary, a typical dish from Piedmont, Italy, view from above

Thymus serpyllum (Creeping thyme), sprigs of tiny leaves

Fresh sprigs of Angelica archangelica (Angelica)

Satureja douglasii (Indian mint, Yerba buena), sprig of mint leaves

Murraya koenigii, Curry-leaf Tree, green curry leaf sprig, gradually defocused towards front

Raspberry, sprigs of fruit and leaves

Fresh sprigs of chervil in glass of water

Two portions of porcini polenta, garnished with sprigs of thyme, close-up

Ocimum basilicum Anise (Liquorice basil), green leaves

Vaccinium sp. sprig of Blueberries

Plate of home-made lavender biscuits garnished with sprigs of lavender, view from above

Sprigs of herbs, including Artemisia sp. (Wormwood), Tanacetum vulgare (Tansy), Galium verum (Ladys bedstraw)

Elsholtzia ciliata (Vietnamese balm) sprig

Cluster of green pea aubergines, gradually defocused

Myristica sp. Nutmeg, sprig of leaves with open and closed shells, view from above

Balsamic vinegar in glass bowl, with sprig of thyme on top, on napkin

Chocolate mint, sprigs in bowls of water

Perilla frutescens var. crispa (Green perilla) sprig of green leaves

Petroselinum crispum, a sprig of Curly-Leaf Parsley

Three sprigs of rosemary

Thymus herba-barona (Caraway thyme), sprigs of tiny leaves in ceramic dish

Asperula odorata, syn. Galium odoratum (Sweet woodruff) sprigs

Glass mug of herbal tea, with sprigs of nettle and red clover

Ocimum basilicum, flowering sprig of Basil

Anethum graveolens, sprig of fresh Dill

Rhus coriaria (Sicilian sumac) sprig of pinnate leaves

Ocimum basilicum African Blue (Basil), fresh sprigs with green leaves and pink flowers

Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) sprigs of leaves and berries

Two slices of lime, a sprig of coriander and some cardamom seed pods

Satureja thymbra (Thryba), fresh sprigs of small green leaves and pink flowers

A selection of fresh herbs, teas and herbal extracts, including fennel, rosemary, sage, thyme, wood betony, wormwood, ladys mantle, yarrow, shepherds purse

Sprigs of rosemary and parsley

Thymus x citriodorus Lemon Mist (Lemon-scented thyme), fresh sprigs of leaves with tiny purple flowers, in a ceramic bowl

Ocimum sanctum (Holy basil), leaves and pink flowers

Whole dried caraway seeds in mortar with pestle, ground caraway seeds and fresh caraway sprig, close up

Rice Paddy Herb (Limnophilia aromatica), fresh sprigs, whorls of three long, green leaves along thick stems

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"Sprig: A Symbol of Festive Traditions and Joy" The sprig, a small but significant element in various holiday scenes throughout history, holds deep symbolism and adds charm to our celebrations. From the Irish Guards Shamrock to the owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card, these sprigs evoke warmth and merriment. In times gone by, Santa Claus himself would propose a toast on a Christmas postcard adorned with mistletoe sprigs. The daring question arises - will he dare to kiss under the PARTY / DARE HE? MISTLETOE? During wartime in 1943, even amidst hardship, Dolcis shoes advertised their festive spirit with an image featuring a sprig of holly. This reminder of hope brought comfort during challenging times. Ethel Parkinson's painting "Girl Reading" from 1878 captures the innocence and tranquility of the season as she sits among delicate sprigs that adorn her surroundings. These simple elements remind us of the beauty found in quiet moments. Victorian Christmas scraps often featured holly as well - its vibrant green leaves contrasting against red berries symbolized good luck and protection against evil spirits. Combined with horseshoes on cutout cards, they wished recipients blessings for both home and journey. Lastly, children joyfully gathered around large puddings on another vintage Christmas card while holding onto their cherished traditions. Sprigs of holly added an extra touch of cheer to this delightful scene. Through history's artistry and customs, we see how these humble sprigs have woven themselves into our festivities - reminding us to cherish loved ones, embrace joyous moments together, and find solace in tradition during this special time of year.