Tag Archives: Anthony Waterer

In a Vase on Monday: Going and Coming

Posted on May 18, 2015 by johnvic8

This week’s Vase is filled with some of the last peonies and a few of the earliest blooms on the ‘Anthony Waterer’ spirea. It is truly a time of transition in my garden, as I start to look for late spring/summer and … Continue reading →

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A Glorious Day

Posted on March 3, 2015 by johnvic8

Yesterday was a glorious day. After weeks of unpleasant weather and a gray morning, the sun came out, my spirits lifted, and I received a shot of energy to get out into the garden. I spent a good two hours cleaning … Continue reading →

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GBFD 8/22/2014: A Foliage Border

Posted on August 21, 2014 by johnvic8

Today is Garden Bloggers Foliage Day for August, and I am pleased to present an example of how foliage can be used to create an interesting and dynamic picture. This photograph shows a side of one of my four island beds. The … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks Without the Garden

Posted on August 14, 2014 by johnvic8

My “flower arranger” and I have been away for several weeks, one with dear friends at Topsail Beach in North Carolina and one with our daughter and granddaughter in San Diego. (More about San Diego in future posts) My local … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: From An Early June Garden

Posted on June 2, 2014 by johnvic8

Here are some of the things that are blooming in my garden this morning: Included in the arrangement, with deep appreciation for my wife’s hand in its design, are ‘Blushing Bride’ hydrangea, ‘Chapel Hill’ lantana, ‘Mr. Goldstrike’ Aucuba japonica, ‘Ever … Continue reading →

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