Tag Archives: crape myrtle

Things I See Around Town: Criminal Activity?

Posted on February 22, 2020 by johnvic8

Yesterday I came upon stark evidence that a heinous crime had been committed. This is unquestionably a case of first degree Crape Murder. A dastardly deed. In plain view 0f the public. Brazen. Condoned by the “Landscape Committee.” Why they … Continue reading →

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An End of Month Walk in the Garden

Posted on August 1, 2017 by johnvic8

This seems to be crape myrtle time in my garden. I have ten of them in this small space, and they are providing wonderful color just now. Most of the crape myrtles are shedding their bark at this time of … Continue reading →

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Things I See Around Town: You’ve Changed

Posted on June 3, 2017 by johnvic8

It’s early June. As I move about town here in the Charlotte area, I am excited to see the colorful changes that are taking place in the gardening world. Plants that have been sleeping through spring are now shouting their … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2016

Posted on December 31, 2016 by johnvic8

The gardening word for 2016 is inconsistent. It’s been too cold and it’s been too hot. It’s been too dry and then we get four and half inches of rain in a few hours. Critters have tested my patience. The … Continue reading →

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Welcome Changes in the Garden

Posted on August 18, 2016 by johnvic8

I recently took A Walk in the Garden and noticed several welcome changes…and a few surprises. Let me share a few. Clematis ‘Comptesse de Bouchard’ has taken quite a beating over the summer with the scorching full sun that bears down … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Close up to Crape Myrtle

Posted on July 13, 2016 by johnvic8

In response to Kimberley at Cosmos and Cleome who wanted to see crape myrtle blossoms close up.

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In a Vase on Monday: Crape Myrtle

Posted on July 11, 2016 by johnvic8

Crape Myrtles are blooming all over Charlotte now, and the landscape could not be more colorful. I have ten of these glorious summer trees growing in and around my small garden, so it seems only right to show them off … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Earth

Posted on May 6, 2016 by johnvic8

The theme of this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is EARTH. The beautiful multi-colored trunk of this crape myrtle pulls ones eyes down to the earth that sustains it. https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/earth/

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A Walk in the Garden at the End of the Month: September 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 by johnvic8

After a week of rain, the sun is out at least for a day. The forecast is for yet another extended period of wet weather. I took advantage of the warmth to take stock of the garden to see what … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day: September 2015

Posted on September 22, 2015 by johnvic8

Today is Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day, sponsored by Christina at My Hesperides Garden. The arrival of fall is accompanied by a number of subtle changes in the garden. Peonies are beginning to go dormant and the edges of their foliage is browning. That … Continue reading →

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