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In a Vase on Monday:
Here we are again on Monday and time for In a Vase on Monday. This week the crape myrtles in my garden are beginning to open and becoming the stars of the garden. What better to include in a vase? … Continue reading
Double Header: Wordless Wednesday and Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: May Addendum
Yesterday was Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, sponsored by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. I hope all will forgive me for overlooking two of the most beautiful blooms in my garden. Better late than…. The white kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) is covered … Continue reading
A Morning Surprise
I walked around the north side of my house this morning and was surprised by the sight presented me in the foundation planting bed. Perhaps a better word would be unexpected. It is mid-October here in North Carolina, and most of my plants … Continue reading
In a Vase on Monday: After the Rain
I awoke this morning to a light drizzle. Within an hour it had become a downpour and dragged on until afternoon…over a half inch of welcome water for my garden. I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to collect … Continue reading
In a Vase on Monday: Blooms from Today
Our garden continues to bring forth a delight of blooms as we move from one season to another. The vitex have just about finished, but the crape myrtles are taking over. I’m still waiting for ‘Tuscarora’ to open, and will share … Continue reading
A Walk in the Garden 