Tag Archives: gladiola

In a Vase on Monday: Spikeys

Posted on July 3, 2017 by johnvic8

A heavy rain over the weekend resulted in one of my glads being broken at mid stem. I am taking advantage of that “tragedy” to start a vase for this Monday. Another gladiola is nearing its natural end but still … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: DELTA

Posted on July 2, 2017 by johnvic8

The theme of this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is DELTA, in which we have been challenged to portray a scene that suggests transition and change. The blossoms on a gladiola begin opening at the bottom of the flowering stem … Continue reading →

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A Friday Walk in the Garden: New Color

Posted on June 16, 2017 by johnvic8

Today I am pleased to be able to share three plants which have just recently come into bloom in my garden. Each of them is contributing a new color to enjoy. Gladioli are not supposed to be hardy enough to … Continue reading →

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A Morning of First Blooms

Posted on June 18, 2015 by johnvic8

I walked through the garden this morning with my usual  cup of coffee and the camera slung over my shoulder. After a week or so of relative quiet in the garden, I was delighted to see several new things in bloom to add … Continue reading →

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