Monthly Archives: August 2020

In A Vase on Monday – Teddy Bear

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Eliza Waters

A giveaway packet of seeds, which started blooming this week, yielded these cute little dwarf ‘Teddy Bear’ Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’). Fluffy ray flowers make up most of the bloom, meaning less pollen for bees, but it is a … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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First to Hatch

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Eliza Waters

I was heading out the door for work but thought I’d check on my nursery… glad I did!

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In A Vase on Monday – Late Summer Gold

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Eliza Waters

In late summer, our fields are full of several types of Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), laid out like a huge buffet for pollinators. Goldenrod pollen is high in protein, just what bees need to prepare for the cold season ahead. An … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Sharing the Love

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Eliza Waters

I’m featuring a simple arrangement in my little Ikebana vase that was a gift from my son and his partner. Representing ‘heaven and earth with man in the middle,’ are Mealycup Sage (Salvia farincea), Cigar Flower (Cuphea ignea ‘Vermillionaire’) and Sunflower … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase on Monday – Uplifting

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Eliza Waters

It seems that my color palette this year is trending towards bright and bold. I do have pink and white out there, but perhaps I’m unconsciously trying to uplift our spirits during this crisis through my flower choices. It works … Continue reading →

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7th Blogiversary

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Seven years ago today, I nervously published my first post on WP. It was a whole new world to me and I hadn’t a clue what I was doing, but obviously, I conquered the learning curve and have been posting … Continue reading →

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August Garden

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Those who have been following this blog for a few years might remember that my largest garden out back peaks during the first week or so of August. Despite the heat and lack of rain, it is right on time, … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Red

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Eliza Waters

These flowers were picked on our CSA farm as part of our weekly harvest share. I love the bold red Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus), yellow Statice (Limonium sinuatum) and the bicolor Zinnia (Z. elegans ‘Aztec’) that picks up the other two colors. … Continue reading →

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