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In a Vase on Monday: Memorial Day 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by johnvic8

Today is Memorial Day in the US, a day in which I give special thanks to family members and shipmates who gave their lives for the freedoms with which we are blessed. I have selected red, white and blue flowers … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: June 15, 2015

Posted on June 15, 2015 by johnvic8

Today is Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, sponsored by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. The garden is in a period of transition, so there are not large numbers of plants in bloom. We are being challenged to respond to the extremely hot weather … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: The Arranger’s Favorite

Posted on June 15, 2015 by johnvic8

The dwarf gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides ‘Radicans’) are in bloom and are the decided first choice for this Monday’s vase. Gardenias are my Arranger’s favorite flower. They bring back to her those wonderful memories of her childhood, sleeping on a screened porch … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: In My Garden Today

Posted on June 22, 2014 by johnvic8

I walked around my garden this morning looking for blossoms I could include in this week’s vase. The big swatch of lavender color is coming from three chaste trees (Vitex agnus-castus cvv.), the hydrangeas are covered, and several hostas are in … Continue reading →

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