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~ From Small to Large ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

I have always loved little things. These tiny vases, purchased from Orcas Island Pottery, are perfect for small posy arrangements. Peonies continue to grace the gardens and roses are popping out in lively color for early summer cheer. Rosa ‘Charisma’, … Continue reading

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~ Rose City ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Well, almost in a vase! While out checking the gardens after two days of heavy rain, my neighbor came over to talk, then another joined us. To keep my flowers fresh I placed them in the water feature on my … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~

My vase today features Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’ — a velvet red hybrid tea rose with a classic deep fragrance to match it’s rich color. Rosa ‘Chrysler Imperial’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ and Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ fill out the arrangement.    ‘Mr. … Continue reading

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~ What’s Blooming In My Garden On Sunday~

Here are a few of the lovelies that greeted me in the gardens today!   Happy Mother’s Day — USA

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~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bubbles ~

Now all the colors in a deluxe box of crayons — aka Color Your World is complete for this year, I am jumping into Jennifer Nicole Wells’ One Word Photo Challenge. This week the topic is bubbles. These shots are … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase On Monday + WPC – Admiration ~

When was the last time I had both Camelia and Rose blooming at the same time? Heavens, maybe every year, but our roses are a good three weeks early and the Camelia are hanging onto the last of their blossoms! … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s B&W Challenge – Hiding or Camouflaged ~

This week’s black and white photo challenge from Cee’s Photography is something that appears to be hiding or camflouged so that it blends into the background. Our beagle Jello is a perfect subject for this challenge because of her mottled … Continue reading

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~ Rhodie ~ In Praise of the Coast Rhododendron ~

“In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Six flowers were … Continue reading

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~ Nelly Moser ~ Color Your World – Wisteria ~

Last year I planted my second Nelly Moser Clematis, this one in the back garden. I was concerned there wouldn’t be enough sunlight, but the blossoms are opening and the vine is flourishing. Not to be outdone, Rhododendron and Pansy … Continue reading

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~ Peony, Rose and Pearls ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Peony are beginning to blossom and roses are budding out as we approach the end of April. My Rhododendrons are in full showy bloom, as are Azaleas and Vibernum. For today’s vase however, I’ve chosen Peony, Rose and Pearls! Paeonia … Continue reading

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