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In a Vase on Monday: A Pink Impression

Our weather has been a bit crazy this week. Warm tennis weather was followed by cold and…snow! Within hours the snow melted, but enough damage was done to some of my plants that I’m glad I heeded the snow forecast … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: The Governor

We have a gray day this morning, but still there is an opportunity to share something growing in our garden In a Vase on Monday. Camellia japonica ‘Governor Mouton’ is overflowing with blossoms in the garden now, but most of them … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: In time for Lent

The Lenten roses are in full bloom finally and ready to join the candytuft in our vase this Monday. Please join Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, our host for this meme. See what she and others are sharing from their gardens … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: A Candy Tuft Surprise

When I took a walk in the garden on this cold Monday morning, I was surprised to discover that our candy tuft (Iberis sempervirens) is starting to bloom. That seems a bit early to me, but I will take all I … Continue reading

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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: The Ides of March 2016

Today is the Ides of March and also the monthly Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, sponsored by Carol at May Dreams Garden. She invites her readers to share what is blooming in their gardens on the 15th of each month, and I’m glad … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: The Governor has Arrived

The Governor has arrived! There is happiness in our garden today. Camellia japonica ‘Governor Mouton’ is blooming and will take the spotlight in this week’s vase. He is supported by candytuft and a bit of Cleyera foliage. My Arranger selected the … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: Leap Day

Today is our four year Leap Day and it’s on a Monday, so it is time for In a Vase on Monday, hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. The larger vase spotlights unidentified hellebores, including the first yellow one to … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: A New Start

It’s time for In a Vase on Monday; I have found only a few things from the garden today to share with you. This is a special (to me) post as it represents the start of my third year of blogging. … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: Early January

Well, it’s Monday, time for another Vase. The rain and cold temperatures of the past week have left me with little options for this week’s vase. However, there is a bit of color in the garden today that will bear … Continue reading

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The Old and The New

During the last ten days of 2015 we received eight inches of rain in my garden. We are not alone as heavy, often damaging rains have occurred over the US and in the UK. There were flood warnings out again yesterday, but the County … Continue reading

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