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~ Season’s Greenings ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

When we moved into our home thirty-three years ago, I discovered a copse of holly (Ilex aquifolium) in the back yard. As I worked the grounds, whenever I found other holly starts, I transplanted them into the copse. Now the … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase on Monday (oops make that Tuesday!)

Actually, I gathered the flora for this vase on Monday, however the day ‘got away from me’ so here is the finished product on Tuesday. Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a shrub I have always loved — perhaps from my Scotch … Continue reading

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~Korean Feather Grass ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Every guide to growing Korean Feather Grass  Calamagrostis brachytricha says to plant it in full sun. For whatever reason, my plant is thriving in almost total shade! Today’s arrangement includes Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ and Red Twig Dogwood Cornus sericea for … Continue reading

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~ Red Twigs and Roses ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Last spring I added three red osier dogwood shrubs to my front yard border. This is the time of year their beautiful red stems begin to show. Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for providing landscaping inspiration.

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~ Stalwart Hydrangea ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) still offers a bit of color in its blossoms. Today I feature it in a vase that belonged to a dear girlfriend who recently passed. She was a gardener, and flower arranger par excellence.   Thanks to … Continue reading

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~ Porcelain Berries ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Not much interesting blooming in my gardens right now, however these last few leaves and the lovely fruit of the porcelain berry vine caught my eye. They are in a small glass vase from a dear friend, placed on a … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: Transmogrify 2 ~

Transmogrify

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~ Farewell Willow ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Transmogrify ~

The origin of the word transmogrify appears to be a perversion of transmigure (transmigrate) and is first noted in the 1650’s. In current usage, transmogrify means “to change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform.” This Pacific willow … Continue reading

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~ Autumn Roses ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

brave buds thrust defiant rain thrashed petals peel reveal redolent hidden glow Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for providing inspiration to brave the rains and bring these lovely fragrant blossoms inside to enjoy!

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~ In A Vase On Monday – ‘Tis Autumn ~

Not a lot blooming these days in my gardens; a few determined roses, and stalwart hydrangeas continuing their chameleon transition. Today I feature the last of the Rudbeckia with a few stems of sage and oregano in a handmade ceramic … Continue reading

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