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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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~ Anticipating a New Horizon ~ WPC: Anticipation ~

Last week’s photo challenge “New Horizons” folds nicely into this week’s challenge “Anticipation.” Right now I’m anticipating the close of a real-estate deal which will result in the acquisition of a condominium at Longbeach, Washington USA. The view looking from … 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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~ Silver Thaw ~ Skywatch Friday ~

A snow, sleet and ice storm pelted our region yesterday afternoon on through today. It is expected to be over soon, but the temperature is still hovering just above freezing. Here is a shot I took on my walk today, … 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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~ Flowers, Nature, Friends, Family and Home ~ WPC: Relax ~

I am inclined to agree with Jane Austin on the subject of relaxing: “Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.” “Flowers . . . have a mysterious and subtle influence upon the feelings, not unlike some … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: This Time of Year 2 ~

  It’s Not This Time of Year Without…

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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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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Raining hard with no let up in sight here in the southwest corner of Washington State, USA — over two inches in the past twenty-four hours. Glad to have a warm fire and inside activities to keep my busy today! … Continue reading

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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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