Tag Archives: Berckman’s arborvitae

The Clash of Two Mighty Memes

Posted on June 22, 2015 by johnvic8

What is a hapless blogger to do when two very inviting memes occur on the same day? Today is Garden Bloggers Foliage Day, sponsored by Christina at Creating my own garden of the Hesperides, but it is also In a Vase on Monday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, GBBD, GBFD, In a Vase on Monday | Tagged Acer palmatum dissectum, Ajuga reptans Mahogany, Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike', Berckman's arborvitae, boxwood, Carolina jessamin, Encore azalea 'Autumn Lily', Ever Red Japanese maple, foliage color, Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina jessamine, Hosta 'Empress Wu', Hosta Captain Kirk, hosta Patriot, Iris sibirica Caesar's Brother, Japanese cleyera, Japanese maple, Royal Purple barberry, Siberian iris, Variegated liriope, Weigela florida Wine and Roses | 10 Comments

A Garden Review of 2014: July-September

Posted on December 16, 2014 by johnvic8

This is the second chapter in the review of our garden in 2014, with thanks to Cathy at WordsandHerbs for suggesting this idea. July Crape myrtles come on strong in mid-summer and begin to provide tons of color. We have seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged 'Endless Summer' hydrangea, Anthony Waterer spirea, aucuba, Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike', Berckman's arborvitae, carex, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', Cathy, clematis, Comptesse de Bouchard, crape myrtle, crape myrtle blossom, dwarf crape myrtle, Encore azalea, Euphorbia 'Blackbird', Euphorbia martini 'Ascot Rainbow', foliage color, Garden Review 2014, gardenia, General Sikorski, Hibiscus, hydrangea, In a Vase on Monday, liriope, Midnight Marvel hibiscus, muhly grass, ninebark, tea olive, trellis, Variegated liriope, vitex, Words and Herbs | 11 Comments

In a Vase on Monday: A Study in Yellow

Posted on July 14, 2014 by johnvic8

We are just back from a delightful vacation in Northern Virginia, and I have had to rush to catch up with the garden in time to create our vase this week. I selected from among several yellow flowers blooming today … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, In a Vase on Monday | Tagged Berckman's arborvitae, Coreopsis verticillata, Cupressocyparis leylandi 'Golconda', Golconda, Golconda leyland cypress, lantana, Thuja, Thuja occidentalis berckmanii, tickseed, tickseed 'Creme Brulee', Vase, yellow flowers | 7 Comments

Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: A First Attempt

Posted on June 22, 2014 by johnvic8

I am delighted to accept the invitation from Christina to join gardeners for her suggested Garden Bloggers Foliage Day. This will be my first humble attempt to participate on the 22nd of the month. Here is a view of my side garden which has a southern exposure. Consequently, … Continue reading →