Monthly Archives: August 2024

Silent Sunday – Curb Appeal

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Wordless Wednesday – Plume Poppy

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IAVOM – Fruits and Seeds

The season of seeds and fruits is upon us. Today’s vase shows Cotoneaster berries and ruby-red Penstemon ‘Husker’s Red’ seed heads. Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), pale yellow Zinnia elegans and beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis) complete the arrangement. Thanks to Cathy at … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday – Summer Awaits

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Wordless Wednesday – Dew Drop In

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IAVOM – In the Pink

Japanese anemones (Eriocapitella x hybrida) have begun to bloom in earnest and I picked several stems as the basis of this week’s vase. Also included: white, dark and light pink cosmos (C. binpinnatus), Dahlia ‘Pinelands Princess’ and “Chilson’s Pride,’ white … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday – Cloud Patterns

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Wordless Wednesday – Lawn and Garden

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IAVOM – Edging into August

Noting a subtle change in the intensity of daylight, as well as the length of day, we’re edging towards summer’s end. Like a warning note, I’m reminded not to waste a moment of summer’s delightful days. Placed in a bed … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday – Me and My Shadow

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