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In A Vase on Monday
In a Vase on Monday is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Do click on over to her blog to see her vase this week and links to those of other participating bloggers.Today's dash out to the cold...
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In A Face on Tuesday
Somehow Claudia always seems so peaceful even in the midst of the hectic holiday season.One wonders along with the song, Is it Peace or is it Prozac?Happy Tuesday!
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Wednesday Vignette
Walking to and from my church job on Sunday, I pass the back of a garden that intrigues me because of the many interesting and mature plants. The place has a bit of a natural feel to it and at one...
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New Drought-Tolerant Tree - Is There Life After Death?
When driving by these topiary trees in exposed aggregate pots on a sidewalk where they bake in summer and shiver in winter, I feel sorry for them.Behind them is a concrete block building which recently...
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Happy New Year!
While many people put away their holiday decorations shortly after Christmas day, I like to be old fashioned and leave mine up until at least the twelfth day of Christmas which is January 6. In...
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In A Vase on Monday - Totally Cheating!
Cathy at Rambling in the Garden hosts In a Vase on Monday each week. Check out her blog to see her arrangement and links to those of other participating bloggers. The idea is to bring cuttings from...
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A Little Frost Artistry for the Eleventh Day of Christmas
Freezing fog was forecast the other day and there was a little bit here in town but driving to Puyallup to check out Watson's after Christmas 70% off sale, there was a lot more fog. The outdoor...
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Wednesday Vignette
Wednesday Vignette is hosted by the brilliant and delightful Anna at Flutter and Hum. Y'all click on over there, ya hear?Today is Epiphany, the twelfth, and last day of Christmas. Epiphany is the...
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Zoolights!
Zoolights is the Point Defiance Zoo's annual holiday light show. While the season is technically over, I love seeing lights on dark winter nights. Makes me feel warm all over. Or was that hot...
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After Christmas Retail Therapy
Ricki (Sprig to Twig) commented on yesterday's post "You really wring every last drop of pleasure from the holidays!" It's true, fa la la's start escaping my lips as soon as the canned music starts...
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In A Vase on Monday
In a Vase on Monday is hosted by the inspirational Cathy at Rambling in the garden and nurturing my soul. Click here to see her arrangement this Monday and those of other participating bloggers.I...
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New Plants!
Many nurseries invite you to be part of a "club," (preferred customer, etc.) and issue points for dollars spent during the season which can be redeemed in a certain time frame; some issue printed...
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Wednesday Vignette
Anna at Flutter and Hum hosts Wednesday Vignette each weak. Check out her site to find her offering and those of other participating bloggers on this day!My vignette today comes from a visit to Flower...
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Molbak's Sales
Being a large nursery, Molbak's has several entrances. This was my first time entering directly into the interior/faux plant area. Hmm.On to the sale! Today was the 90% last chance Christmas...
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Garden bloggers' Bloom Day January 2016
After work and shopping (just groceries, nothing exciting.) this dark evening, I grabbed the bags from my car and was greeted by one of my favorite winter fragrances, that of Lonicera fragrantissima....
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In A Vase on Monady
The fragrance of Sarcococca has been wafting over the garden for about a week now so picking a bit of that to bring in was a given. Other than that, my brain was empty of ideas when I headed out to...
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Foliage Follow-Up January 16 - Late Edition
Foliage Follow-Up is a meme hosted by Pam at Digging on the day after Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day to celebrate the important role that foliage plays in our gardens every day of the year. Better late...
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Wednesday Vignette
Wednesday Vignette is hosted by Anna at Flutter and Hum. Click here to find her weekly post and to see links to those of other participating bloggers. Better yet, join in the fun yourself. The...
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Packing Up and Moving On
Putting Christmas in boxes always makes me a little sad.If you've read my blog for long, you know I'm one of those people who revel in the festivals of autumn and winter from Halloween through New...
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Random Friday
Welcome to my first random Friday post of the new year! Here's a collection of pictures from my garden that didn't make it into a post yet. It's a bit of a winter walk around the yard but since the...
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