Tag Archives: Variegated liriope

In a Vase on Monday: Is this the end of summer?

I woke up to a cool morning, hot coffee on the porch with the paper, and a feeling that fall is coming to North Carolina. I know there are still a few more weeks until fall officially arrives, but I … Continue reading

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Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day: September 2016

Today is Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day when we are invited by Christina at Creating my own Garden of the Hesperides to share photos of the foliage in our gardens. A quick stroll through a thankfully wet garden (a small bit of rain … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: September Blossoms

It is cooler here this Monday in mid-September and a delight to stroll around the garden looking for items to include in this Monday’s vase. The Encore azaleas are blooming now and will be featured. Surrounding the azaleas are a … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: Second Chances

My enduring pink phlox and ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangeas are coming back with a second flush of blooms. It seems right to end August with these stalwarts for In a Vase on Monday.   The supporting cast includes sprigs of variegated … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: Simplicity

Taking my Monday Walk in the Garden I found that the variegated liriope is starting to bloom. I also spied a single dwarf gardenia, perhaps the last of the season. What better to make a simple vase this day. The duck … Continue reading

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Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: May 2016

Today is Garden Bloggers Foliage Day, hosted by Christina at My Hesperides Garden. Rather than do a complete review of the foliage in my garden this month, I will offer only a few vignettes of areas in the garden dedicated to … Continue reading

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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: September 2015

Today is Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, a meme created by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. It is a time to share what is blooming in our garden. Please take A Walk in the Garden to see some of the flowers that … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: New Blooms

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I recently planted three new clumps of Phlox paniculata ‘David’ to replace some that had deteriorated over the summer. They have started to bloom and my Arranger and I thought they would make a pleasant offering for In a Vase … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: Really in a Teapot

Here it is Monday again, so it’s time for In a Vase on Monday, sponsored by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Our Encore azaleas are starting to come into bloom, and My Arranger suggested we make that the centerpiece of … Continue reading

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The Clash of Two Mighty Memes

What is a hapless blogger to do when two very inviting memes occur on the same day? Today is Garden Bloggers Foliage Day, sponsored by Christina at Creating my own garden of the Hesperides, but it is also In a Vase on Monday, … Continue reading

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