Tag Archives: White Swan coneflower

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

Posted on August 28, 2017 by johnvic8

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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A Friday Walk in the Garden: End of Month View: June 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by johnvic8

Friday on a cloudy day is a good one to shoot a few photos of colorful items I noticed when I made a Walk in the Garden at the end of the month. Let me invite you to look through … Continue reading →

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A Friday Walk in the Garden

Posted on June 9, 2017 by johnvic8

Today was a lovely day in the garden. I completed some trimming and deadheading chores and then strolled around the garden. New colors are making their presence felt. Let me share just a few of them. These are all members … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: September Blossoms

Posted on September 12, 2016 by johnvic8

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: 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by johnvic8

This Monday coincides with our celebration of the 4th of July, American Independence Day. What else could we put in our vase this day than red, white and blue. Overhead The flowers are ‘Early Red’ daylily, ‘White Swan’ coneflower, and … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: September 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by johnvic8

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: Really in a Teapot

Posted on August 24, 2015 by johnvic8

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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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 →

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In a Vase on Monday: August 10, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by johnvic8

Here it is time for In a Vase on Monday. We continue to suffer from lack of rain and high heat. Nonetheless, there are still a few items that are bringing color to the garden. My Arranger suggested that they … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Catawba

Posted on July 27, 2015 by johnvic8

This may be my favorite view of the garden at any time of the year. The purple Crape Myrtle ‘Catawba’ is in full bloom, seen over the Japanese maple ‘Ever Red’ (not quite so red here in July), the lime … Continue reading →

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