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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: 17 March 2015 (two days late)

Posted on March 17, 2015 by johnvic8

I know. I’m two days late. But we were in California for my nephew’s wedding on the 15th (it was a lovely event, of course), and I have to play catch up to join Carol at May Dreams Gardens for a review … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: The Yellow Hellebore

Posted on March 9, 2015 by johnvic8

It is exciting to see things stirring in the garden now. Ipheion, candytuft, and creeping phlox are putting out their first blossoms; ‘Tete-a-Tete’ dafodils are up, budded, and showing color. For this week’s In a Vase on Monday, I am delighted … Continue reading →

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Happy or Grumpy?

Posted on February 14, 2015 by johnvic8

I am becoming increasingly aware that this year my spirits are tied closely to the weather more so than I ever have experienced before. Why? Is it because I’m getting older and thinking more about life after gardening? Is this stage of … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: More and More Pansies!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by johnvic8

Pansies are the theme of this week’s In a Vase on Monday, when we join Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to share selections from our gardens each week.  A few plants in my garden are just starting to come into bloom–candytuft, … Continue reading →

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A Garden Review of 2014: April-June

Posted on December 11, 2014 by johnvic8

Cathy, at WordsandHerbs, has encouraged her readers to present a review of their gardens for the past year, focusing on a quarter of the year each week up until Christmas. I am pleased to present this first offering. In putting this … Continue reading →

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After the Frost

Posted on April 18, 2014 by johnvic8

After a few nights of just freezing temperature, it looks like spring really is here this time. My wife helped me bring pots into the garage for safety, and we stretched sheets over the Itoh peonies and a newly planted … Continue reading →

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