Tag Archives: Rambling in the Garden

In a Vase on Monday: Loving Daughters

Posted on August 30, 2021 by johnvic8

No longer having a garden, I have not been able to participate in Cathy’s In a Vase on Monday meme. But my three sweet daughters have given my Arranger a monthly gift of flowers to brighten our apartment. The flowers … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Assurances

Posted on April 12, 2021 by johnvic8

After a long absence I am happy to rejoin the meme In a Vase on Monday, sponsored by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. With no garden on a third-floor screened porch, I am left to enjoy such flowers as … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: The Wandering Gardener

Posted on May 28, 2018 by johnvic8

Since we sold our house at the end of April we have been wandering about until our new condo is ready for us to move in. We are currently house sitting for our daughter in South Carolina…a very wet South … Continue reading →

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Change!

Posted on May 2, 2018 by johnvic8

Change! Change is inevitable. And change has come to me and my Arranger…big time. Two days ago we closed on the sale of our home and garden. We will be moving in June to Windsor Run in Matthews, NC, a … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: A Lonely Tulip

Posted on April 2, 2018 by johnvic8

We are finally getting a number of flowers in the garden after an extended cold period that slowed growth. I am happy to join Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, the creator of In a Vase on Monday, with a small offering. … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday:

Posted on March 5, 2018 by johnvic8

Warmer weather has brought a touch of early spring to my garden as a number of plants are beginning to put on their colorful best. It is a delight to be able to join Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, the originator … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Survivors

Posted on December 18, 2017 by johnvic8

Last week for In a Vase on Monday I shared a vase of reblooming bearded iris buds that I saved from a forecast frost. Several readers encouraged me in trying to “force” the iris inside. I am happy to share … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Frost Evasion

Posted on December 11, 2017 by johnvic8

In anticipation of the first real frost in my garden over the weekend, I clipped a few bearded iris scapes that were up and had buds on them. I left a few shorter ones in the ground, but true to … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Cheer

Posted on December 4, 2017 by johnvic8

We are getting into the Christmas spirit around our house. The wreaths are hung, the candles are in the windows, the tree is trimmed, and a glass or two of Christmas cheer has been tasted. My Arranger surprised me by … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Debutante

Posted on November 27, 2017 by johnvic8

We’ve had several mornings of light frost that have damaged most of the blooms in the garden beyond their use in a Vase on Monday. The stalwart camellias, however, have made it beautifully. The first Camellia japonica ‘Debutante’ flower appeared … Continue reading →

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