Tag Archives: Immortality

In a Vase on Monday: Survivors

Posted on November 16, 2015 by johnvic8

When I went for A Walk in the Garden this morning, I witnessed the results of an overnight frost. Many of the flowers that were blooming yesterday are now mushy and turning brown. That left me with limited options for this … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: November 2015

Posted on November 15, 2015 by johnvic8

Today is Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. I woke up this morning and found a thin sheet of ice on the birdbath. Welcome to fall in my North Carolina garden. The frost was not severe … 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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In a Vase on Monday: Immortality

Posted on October 27, 2014 by johnvic8

For my weekly offering for In a Vase on Monday I am pleased to present a single column of ‘Immortality’ bearded iris. There are many plants blooming in my garden right now that have appeared in recent Monday postings, so I thought it … Continue reading →

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Immortality

Posted on July 26, 2014 by johnvic8

This is the right time of year in our area to divide and replant bearded iris, and I had a two foot by six foot bed of ‘Immortality’ bearded iris that needed to be dealt with. The white ‘Immortality’ iris is one of … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: A First Attempt

Posted on June 22, 2014 by johnvic8

I am delighted to accept the invitation from Christina to join gardeners for her suggested Garden Bloggers Foliage Day. This will be my first humble attempt to participate on the 22nd of the month. Here is a view of my side garden which has a southern exposure. Consequently, … Continue reading →

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