Tag Archives: Camellia japonica ‘magnoliaeflora’

A Photo a Week Challenge: LAYERS

Posted on June 7, 2021 by johnvic8

Nancy Merrill has given us another interesting challenge this week–to share a photo of something in layers. I first thought of a cake, but don’t have one available. She suggested roses, and that caused me to think of other flowers. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: All Time Favorites

Posted on June 5, 2018 by johnvic8

WordPress is calling to a halt its very popular Weekly Photo Challenge, inviting us to share our favorite photo. I could easily choose a dozen, but I think that is out of the spirit of the word “favorite.” I have … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: TEMPORARY

Posted on November 8, 2017 by johnvic8

The theme of this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is TEMPORARY. In the life of each flower blossom is that temporary moment when it is at its absolute peak in beauty. Such is the blossom of this Camellia japonica ‘Magnoliaeflora.’ … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: SHINE

Posted on October 21, 2016 by johnvic8

The theme of this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is SHINE. When something stands out from its surroundings, it is said to shine. When light hits an object in a certain way, it is said to shine. The two often come together … Continue reading →

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Wallflower

Posted on April 2, 2014 by johnvic8

Discovering plants has been a continuing source of delight since we moved to North Carolina. Many were not new in the world of back yard horticulture, but they were new to this transplanted gardener. Before I began gardening here, I had … Continue reading →

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