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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Monday, August 14, 2017

In A Vase On Monday - More From The 'Hood

Just three tuberous begonia blooms make up today's offering. They're floating in a crystal bowl that was years-ago gift of neighbor and friend, Sandy.


Looking on is my newest head planter with Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' (Threadleaf Cypress) hair.  The head planter came from neighbor Peggy's downsizing estate sale.  Peggy and her husband are moving to smaller digs so a really cool 1900 bungalow with fabulous original wood work will be on the market soon.  Comes with fun neighbors.

Many thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for hosting the addictive In a Vase on Monday meme.  Click here to join the fun!
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13 comments:

  1. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewAugust 14, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    Now that head planter has quite a head of hair....love it. I am missing my begonias this year....no blooms on mine but great foliage so yours brought a smile to my face!

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  2. danger gardenAugust 14, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    Looks like you're having fun, as always...

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  3. Kris PetersonAugust 14, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Those begonias look like roses. If/when I get my lath house, tuberous begonias are on the top of my list for a spot (or 2 or 3) on the shelf. I love the head planter - the cypress hair is perfect.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 14, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Ooh, I would have snapped up that head planter if I had seen it first Peter!! I am not a begonia fan, so for me begonia heads without the leaves in tow is the best way to see them :) Thanks for sharing, Pater

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  5. AlisonCAugust 14, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    You have Snow White and Rose Red as well, and another friend too. Displayed perfectly here. What a wonderful head planter, I would certainly buy it if I saw something like that.

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  6. LINDA from Each Little WorldAugust 14, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    Thought those flowers were camellias! I love blooms in a bowl. Easy but elegant.

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  7. MDNAugust 14, 2017 at 1:01 PM

    Those begonias are gorgeous! they look like roses!

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  8. RebeccaAugust 14, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    The begonias are beautiful (though at first glance I thought they might be camellias)! You really do some creative arrangements each Monday. So fun!

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  9. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 14, 2017 at 5:43 PM

    A nice way to highlight those beautiful begonia blooms. I envy you your heads. A nice collection of them and all filled with interesting hair. Gimme a head of hair...

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  10. UnknownAugust 14, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    The "fun neighbors" could be a major selling point.

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  11. Eliza WatersAugust 14, 2017 at 6:27 PM

    Pretty bowl of begonias and I love the cypress hair! Someone is going to get lucky to have you as neighbors - envisioning great buyers for Peggy's place!

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  12. Linda ReederAugust 14, 2017 at 7:06 PM

    That's a good August arrangement - not much effort required. That's important in the dog days.

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  13. bailiAugust 14, 2017 at 10:47 PM

    Oh dear ,your vases are equally sublime as your flowers!!!

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