Tag Archives: liriope muscarii variegata

Weekly Photo Challenge: PEEK

Posted on November 1, 2017 by johnvic8

The theme of this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is PEEK. What kind of critter could possibly be peeking out from the liriope? Can you find the rabbit? https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/peek/

Posted in Nature, Photo Challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged critters, liriope muscarii variegata, stone rabbit | 9 Comments

In a Vase on Monday: A Puzzle

Posted on September 18, 2017 by johnvic8

For this week’s In a Vase on Monday, sponsored by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, I am highlighting a most puzzling azalea (at least in my experience). The light and dark azalea blossoms in this arrangement are from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, In a Vase on Monday | Tagged Encore azalea 'Autumn Twist', liriope muscarii variegata, Rambling in the Garden, Sedum Autum Joy, Vitex agnus-castus | 21 Comments

In a Vase on Monday: Cool

Posted on September 4, 2017 by johnvic8

A cool Labor Day (lazy day) morning to search out a bit of color for a vase this Monday. I am glad to feel the first touches of autumn and happy to see a host of Encore azaleas coming into … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, In a Vase on Monday | Tagged 'Endless Summer' hydrangea, Encore azalea, Ligustrum sinense Sunshine, liriope muscarii variegata, Rambling in the Garden | 9 Comments

In a Vase on Monday: Overhead

Posted on August 31, 2015 by johnvic8

Another Monday and time for In a Vase on Monday, sponsored by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. This week my Arranger suggested putting together an arrangement that would be best viewed from above. She based her idea around the foliage … Continue reading →

Posted in In a Vase on Monday | Tagged Anna Barratt, Cathy, chocolatier, cut glass bowl, Henrianna Sweets, hydrangea, lantana, liriope muscarii variegata, Rambling in the Garden, Waterford | 6 Comments

Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: 15 August 2015

Posted on August 15, 2015 by johnvic8

Today is Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, sponsored by Carol at May Dreams Garden. Here in the dog days of Autumn the blooms in my garden are somewhat sparse. Nonetheless, I accept Carol’s invitation to show what is giving us a … Continue reading →

Posted in GBBD | Tagged Blushing Bride hydrangea, Carol, Catawba crape myrtle, crape myrtle, dwarf crape myrtle, garden phlox, hosta, liriope muscarii variegata, mandevilla, marigold, May Dreams Gardens, Radicans gardenia, White Swan coneflower | 12 Comments

A Luxury Food Emporium

Posted on June 13, 2015 by johnvic8

I am trying hard not to get discouraged. The deer and rabbits apparently think they have found the area’s finest food emporium. They are playing havoc with many of the plants in my garden, but I must admit to being … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Nature | Tagged chaste tree, clematis, coneflowers, Coreopsis Creme Brulee, deer, liatris, liriope muscarii variegata, rabbits, Violet Flame phlox, vitex | 22 Comments

It is a pleasure to make the first report of the new year for Garden Bloggers Foliage Day, a monthly review focusing on our garden’s foliage, created and hosted by Christina at Creating my own garden of the Hesperides. The weather has turned in our … Continue reading →

Posted on January 22, 2015 by johnvic8 | 12 Comments

A Sunday Walk in the Garden

Posted on August 24, 2014 by johnvic8

Today was a great day to walk in the garden and take in what is happening here…and show me a few chores that I need to undertake. It’s cooler today…finally…and a cloudy sky takes away the harsh glare of a full sun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Anthony Waterer spirea, barberry, Bartzella, Berckmann's arborvitae, Blushing Bride hydrangea, calla lilies, Camellia Forest Nursery, Camellia sasanqua, carex, Carex morrowii 'Evergold', chaste tree, clematis, Comptesse de Bouchard, coneflower, crape myrtle, Creme Brulee, daylily, Encore azaleas, Endless Summer, Flame Lilac phlox, General Sikorski, Green Giant arborvitae, hydrangea, liriope, liriope muscarii variegata, Midnight Marvel hibiscus, ninebark, Our Linda, peony, Ramona, Russian sage, Sonic Boom Pearl, Spirea bumalda 'Goldmound', Tequila Sunrise, Thuja, Twist and Shout hydrangea, Variegated liriope, vitex, Weigela florida, Weigela florida 'Bokrasopea', White Swan coneflower | 7 Comments

Two Weeks Without the Garden

Posted on August 14, 2014 by johnvic8

My “flower arranger” and I have been away for several weeks, one with dear friends at Topsail Beach in North Carolina and one with our daughter and granddaughter in San Diego. (More about San Diego in future posts) My local … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Anthony Waterer, Anthony Waterer spirea, Becky daisy, bird feeders, birds, clematis General Sikorski, coneflower, Encore azalea, General Sikorski, Knockout Rose, liriope, liriope muscarii variegata, mandevilla, mandevilla vine, North Carolina, Phlox Flame Lilac, phlox paniculata, San Diego, Topsail Beach | 9 Comments

Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: July–Another Wet and Gray Day

Posted on July 22, 2014 by johnvic8

I am pleased to present my second offering for July’s edition of Garden Bloggers Foliage Day. I am grateful to Christina for developing this idea and inviting me to participate. I do hope you will visit her site. As I have aged, I have … Continue reading →