Tag Archives: Cleyera japonica

In a Vase on Monday: Cleyera

Posted on September 25, 2017 by johnvic8

Once again it’s Monday, the first Monday in autumn, and time for In a Vase on Monday, hosted by Cathy at  Rambling in the Garden,  I have been growing Cleyera japonica for over ten years and found it to be … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: June Brides

Posted on June 12, 2017 by johnvic8

June is one of the traditional times for weddings, and that means beautiful  brides. In my garden it is time for a ‘Blushing Bride’ which is in its glory now. How fitting, then, to bring a few cuttings of this … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Lavender Blue

Posted on May 23, 2016 by johnvic8

It’s time for another In a Vase on Monday, hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Several plants with lavender blue tones are featured in this week’s vase. Taking center stage is bearded iris ‘Clarence,’ supported by ‘Blushing Bride’ hydrangea and … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: The Governor has Arrived

Posted on March 7, 2016 by johnvic8

The Governor has arrived! There is happiness in our garden today. Camellia japonica ‘Governor Mouton’ is blooming and will take the spotlight in this week’s vase. He is supported by candytuft and a bit of Cleyera foliage. My Arranger selected the … Continue reading →

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Double Feature

Posted on February 22, 2016 by johnvic8

Today is a double whammy! It’s In a Vase on Monday and it’s Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day. Therefore I feel compelled to offer a double feature…foliage in a vase. (Roll the mouse over the photos below for their identification.) The … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day: October 2015

Posted on October 22, 2015 by johnvic8

Today is Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day, when Christina at My Hesperides Garden asks us to share views of foliage in our gardens. Her suggestion is a particularly good one at this time of year as my flowering plants are slowing … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Really in a Teapot

Posted on August 24, 2015 by johnvic8

Here it is Monday again, so it’s time for In a Vase on Monday, sponsored by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Our Encore azaleas are starting to come into bloom, and My Arranger suggested we make that the centerpiece of … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday

Posted on May 25, 2015 by johnvic8

It’s time for In a Vase on Monday, an invitation from Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to share what is in bloom in our garden this day. We chose the first oak leaf hydrangeas and ‘Twist and Shout’ hydrangeas to build … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday/Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: Two for the Price of One

Posted on April 22, 2015 by johnvic8

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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 →

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