Tag Archives: Carex morrowii ‘Evergold’

Weekly Photo Challenge: GRACEFUL

Posted on January 20, 2017 by johnvic8

The theme of this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is GRACEFUL. I find graceful lines in a dancer’s moves, a pianist’s fingers, my Arranger’s smile, and a backhand winner down the line! I also see graceful lines in the falling foliage … Continue reading →

It is a pleasure to make the first report of the new year for Garden Bloggers Foliage Day, a monthly review focusing on our garden’s foliage, created and hosted by Christina at Creating my own garden of the Hesperides. The weather has turned in our … Continue reading →

Posted on January 22, 2015 by johnvic8 | 12 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

A Morning Surprise

Posted on October 16, 2014 by johnvic8

I walked around the north side of my house this morning and was surprised by the sight presented me in the foundation planting bed. Perhaps a better word would be unexpected. It is mid-October here in North Carolina, and most of my plants … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Uncategorized | Tagged 'Endless Summer' hydrangea, Autumn Carnival, Autumn Sweetheart, carex, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', Emerald Green arborvitae, Encore azaleas, hydrangea macrophylla, Ilex crenata Sky Pencil, loropetalum 'Rubra', North Carolina, Pieris japonica, Red Mill pieris | 10 Comments

A Sunday Walk in the Garden

Posted on August 24, 2014 by johnvic8

Today was a great day to walk in the garden and take in what is happening here…and show me a few chores that I need to undertake. It’s cooler today…finally…and a cloudy sky takes away the harsh glare of a full sun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Anthony Waterer spirea, barberry, Bartzella, Berckmann's arborvitae, Blushing Bride hydrangea, calla lilies, Camellia Forest Nursery, Camellia sasanqua, carex, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', chaste tree, clematis, Comptesse de Bouchard, coneflower, crape myrtle, Creme Brulee, daylily, Encore azaleas, Endless Summer, Flame Lilac phlox, General Sikorski, Green Giant arborvitae, hydrangea, liriope, liriope muscarii variegata, Midnight Marvel hibiscus, ninebark, Our Linda, peony, Ramona, Russian sage, Sonic Boom Pearl, Spirea bumalda 'Goldmound', Tequila Sunrise, Thuja, Twist and Shout hydrangea, Variegated liriope, vitex, Weigela florida, Weigela florida 'Bokrasopea', White Swan coneflower | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Gardening, GBFD | Tagged 'Winter Gem' boxwood, Anthony Waterer, Anthony Waterer spirea, Bath's Pink dianthus, Berberis thunbergii, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', Chamaecyparis, coneflower, Crimson Pygmy, Dianthus gratianopolitanus, Echinacea, foliage, Garden Bloggers Foliage Day, garden maintenance, GBFD, Golden Mop, Ilex crenata, Ilex crenata Sky Pencil, Iris sibirica Caesar's Brother, peony, pink Knockout Rose, Pixie Meadowbrite, Sedum, sedum Autumn Joy, Siberian iris, Sky Pencil holly, Spirea, Spirea bumalda 'Goldmound' | 11 Comments

Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: July–Another Wet and Gray Day

Posted on July 22, 2014 by johnvic8

I am pleased to present my second offering for July’s edition of Garden Bloggers Foliage Day. I am grateful to Christina for developing this idea and inviting me to participate. I do hope you will visit her site. As I have aged, I have … Continue reading →