Monthly Archives: June 2016

The Tuesday View June 28

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Eliza Waters

I’m linking up with Cathy at Words and Herbs where participants take weekly photos of the same garden over the course of the growing season to note its subtle evolution. I had overhauled this bed early this spring and had taken a … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Azure and Gold

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters

As highlighted in my last post, gold is predominant in my garden this week, so my vase features sundrops (Oenothera fruiticosa) and vertical spikes of Carolina lupine (Thermopsis caroliniana), along with contrasting azure globes of Allium azureum.  There are also gold stars of yellow … Continue reading →

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Weekly Garden Highlights – June 24

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Eliza Waters

A review of what is happening in my garden this week: Mountain laurel (above), (Kalmia latifolia ‘Carousel’) is the best I’ve ever seen it and many local gardeners are reporting the same about their mountain laurel. The native white form grows … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Voluptuous Peonies

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Eliza Waters

I adore the voluptuous, scented blossoms of peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) and wish their all-too-short blooming season would last longer. Today, I deadheaded the terminal buds that have gone by and now have the smaller secondary buds to enjoy.  It is supposed to be warm the … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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June Garden Highlights

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Eliza Waters

The garden is bursting with growth and new blooms are opening daily. It is keeping me pretty busy to say the least. Here are some of the highlights of what’s in bloom this week: Here are the garden views of … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Peonies

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters

My peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) have come out in full force this past week and I have been enjoying them inside and out. Every time I walk by, I bury my nose in their soft petals and inhale deeply. Pure heaven! … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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