Monthly Archives: October 2014

Walktober

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I’ve been inspired by A Forest Garden post to join the Walktober challenge at Breezes at Dawn. Every October Robin sets forth the challenge for folks to post a walk they have taken, then she links them all together for a cross-blog stroll. What … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Originally posted on Soul Gatherings:
Your path is your own, but you must walk side by side with others, with compassion and generosity as your beacons. If anything is required, it is this: fearlessness in your examination of life and…

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Green Frog

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Here is one of the handsome green frogs that take up residence every summer in the small pond outside our front door. This fellow came out to enjoy the sun on one of warm days we had last week, basking on the little … Continue reading →

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Autumn Light

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

There’s something about light filtering through autumn leaves that reminds me of opaque stained glass, but with even greater luminosity than anything manmade. Its beauty is all the more special because it is so ephemeral.

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Seeds

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Eliza Waters

For plants, Autumn is about setting fruit and producing seeds; ensuring the perpetuation of the species is the purpose of life in Nature. Above is a seed pod from Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium canadense), now dry and beginning to split open, awaiting the … Continue reading →

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Country Road

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Take me home, country road…” When I drive down the country roads near my home, this popular song by John Denver often pops into my head. I sometimes exchange “Massachusetts” for “West Virginia” because it seems to perfectly describe my rural … Continue reading →

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Canopy

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I love to look up through the tree canopy to the sky above in any season, but in autumn with the foliage on fire, this practice fills me with wonder and delight. I never tire of it, Nature’s beauty knows … Continue reading →

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Blazing

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Blazing Fall Color – Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) A glorious shrub native to Eastern North America with incredible fall color and attractive, burgundy seed panicles that are an important food source for birds during winter. A tea that is high … Continue reading →

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Hydrangea Wreath

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Eliza Waters

My friend Carol has a PeeGee Hydrangea (H. paniculata) in front of her house, which has been burnished a lovely shade of deep rose and mauve from the cool weather, but not yet ruined by frost. I suggested we get together … Continue reading →

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Autumn Reflections

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Just in case you need to be reminded why you love autumn.

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