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The Most Beautiful Flower # 25

Posted on November 29, 2023 by johnvic8

This week’s MBF is Camellia sasanqua ‘Our Linda.‘ The plant was a gift from David Parks of Camellia Forest Nursery in Chapel Hill, NC. The nursery is one of the best sources of camellias in the country. I planted Our … Continue reading →

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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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In a Vase on Monday: Cheer

Posted on December 4, 2017 by johnvic8

We are getting into the Christmas spirit around our house. The wreaths are hung, the candles are in the windows, the tree is trimmed, and a glass or two of Christmas cheer has been tasted. My Arranger surprised me by … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Fourth Anniversary Edition

Posted on November 13, 2017 by johnvic8

Today is the fourth anniversary of In a Vase on Monday, an invitation from Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to share something beautiful from ones garden in a vase each Monday. It has been fun and challenging to post … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Our Linda

Posted on December 19, 2016 by johnvic8

This has been a strange week: freezing temperatures, one day in the 70’s, and a good amount of rain. Consequently, there are almost no flowers left in the garden here on a Monday. A real surprise was to venture out in a cold … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Triple Play

Posted on December 5, 2016 by johnvic8

After a long siege of minimal moisture in the garden, we had an inch and a half of rain last night. The ground is delightfully soggy now…at least for a few days. With the wind and rain denuding the trees of … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: New Beginnings

Posted on October 24, 2016 by johnvic8

Last week we highlighted flowers that were winding down  in the garden; this week I am delighted to showcase the first blossoms of the season from Camellia sasanqua ‘Our Linda.’ ‘Our Linda’ was a gift from David Parks of Camellia Forest … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: ‘Our Linda’

Posted on November 2, 2015 by johnvic8

It has been a bit of a challenge to meet my commitment to offer a Vase on Monday today. My rain gauge reads over three and a half inches and it is still raining steadily. Moving about in my garden felt … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: First Camellia

Posted on October 19, 2015 by johnvic8

I am late this Monday getting organized for our weekly vase, but it did enable me to discover the first camellia of the season, Camellia sasanqua ‘Our Linda.’ ‘Our Linda’ thus becomes the center of this week’s offering. The supporting … Continue reading →

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