Today, I’m celebrating my 10th blogiversary! I can’t believe how quickly a decade has passed since I first nervously pressed the ‘publish’ button. I look back at that post and think how far I’ve come. Over 1,200 posts and counting, it’s been an interesting, satisfying expansion and evolution. Life!
I want to acknowledge and thank all of you who have found something here worth following, your many kind comments, compliments and likes.
More importantly, thank you for welcoming me into your own blogs, sharing your creativity, ideas and news. I’ve learned, grown and become more through your inspiring posts and feel that many of you have become dear friends. I am proud to be a member of this marvelous blogging community. May we enjoy many more fruitful years together!
Eliza Waters 
Congratulations, Eliza.
10 years blogging is quite an achievement, especially as most blogs (supposedly) last only 3 years.
I’ve enjoyed seeing your garden and surrounding woods very much.
Thank you, Vicki. It has been a fun journey!
It has been great fun – and inspiring – to see your flowers, admire your beautiful photographs and to read snippets of your life and surroundings. I always look forward to your posts, Eliza.
Thank you, Anne. It has been lovely to share the journey with you as well. Here’s to many more!
Congratulations from a “lurker”! It is a tremendous achievement.
🙂 Thanks for your support, Su!
Hands down one of the most beautiful, inspirational and joyful – even healing blog there is here. Congratulations on such a milestone, dearest Eliza! 🌹🫶🕊️🐦🎉💯🦄🩷
💕 Thank you very much for your kind comments, Isha!
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Ten years is impressive! I too look forward to your posts, and hope they continue.
Thank you so much, Audrey. I appreciate your continued support these many years. x
Congratulations! Blogging is quite a commitment.
Thank you, Tony… certainly is a discipline!
A wonderful anniversary, Eliza, congratulations! I am glad that you are a part of this community. 😊 I love the photo, lovely! ❤️
Thank you, John, much appreciated!
You are welcome. 😊
Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. It’s an amazing community, and like you, I’ve learned and grown. The friendships forged here are amazing.
Thank you, Alys. It is wonderful having gardening and creative friends all over the world, very enriching!
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Wow 10 years!! Congratulations Eliza! That’s wonderful! I have enjoyed getting to follow along and see your beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing with us!
Grazie, Jackie, so glad to share the journey with you as well. x
Many many shouts of CONGRATS 🍾🎈🎊🎉 coming your way Eliza. 10 years is an incredible milestone. I’ve certainly enjoyed the times I’ve been on your blog and when you’ve stopped by mine. Here’s to 10 more wonderful creative years!!!
Thank you so much, Dawn, I appreciate you! 🙂
Only a pleasure dear Eliza. Love 💕 your blog.
Congratulations, Eliza 😀
Much appreciated, Steve. Thank you!
Happy 10th Eliza 🌈🥳
Thank you very much for sharing the blogosphere with me, Karen. ❤
Happy 10th, Eliza! Is that why the new Gravatar? 🙂 I am glad we share posts and always look forward to yours and your comments on mine.
Thanks, Steve. Ditto. Yes, time to update the gravatar in honor of the occasion. 🙂
Happy anniversary! I follow along and enjoy your posts even though I rarely comment. You are inspiring and share beautiful photos too! 10 years is an accomplishment and I too love this blogging community! Kindly, Diana ❤️
Thank you, Diana, I appreciate your continued support. 💕🐴
Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
Congratulations Eliza
Merci, Sheree!
Avec plaisir
Congratulations! I’m one of the new followers on the block and am so happy to see your lovely photos. Ten years and going…
Congratulations! 💐
Thank you, Nancy, so glad to have your company. ❤
Ten years is something to be proud of, Eliza… long may you continue…
Many, many thanks, J & A!
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Congratulations! It is so enjoyable to see what gardeners are doing all over the country and the world.
Thank you, it has been a delight for sure!
Congratulations Eliza! I remember early on finding your blog. I’ve appreciated the natural beauty that you provide here. It is a reminder of the beauty inherent in our world. For that I am deeply grateful. May you enjoy many more years of showing and reminding us of the beauty that is all around us in every season. 🙏🏻💕
Thank you for your continuing support and kind, thoughtful comments, Carrie. ❤
Happy Anniversary, Eliza, and here’s to many more!
Thank you, Judy, and thanks for sharing the ride!
Congratulations! It sounds as if your discipline & perseverance have rewarded you richly. And you’ve made many of MY mornings more beautiful. So thank you!
Aw, thanks so much back at you! 💕
Congrats! It does go by fast and the blogging community is a wonderful place full of fabulous people like you. Lovely to have found you 🙂
Ditto, thanks for your continuing support, Dale! I like the new gravatar. 🙂
You bet, and thank you! 🙂
Congrats, congrats! Such a wonderful milestone. Long may you blog. It has been a pleasure to get to know you.
Same here, thanks for the many years of following and commenting. x
Congratulations ! You do a remarkable job treating us to a gathering of amazing pictures ! Here’s to at least 25 more years!
Ha, thanks for all your support and let’s hope we make it that far! ❤
Congratulations. And thank you for all the sharing you have done through the years. I know it has made the world brighter for me and i’m sure others. I hope you have many more years to come.
Thank you, your comment is much appreciated!
Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed each of your posts, keep it up! (no pressure! 🙂 )
😀 Thanks for your support, Tina!
Happy 10th Anniversary…you’ve created a wonderful, beautiful, caring blog. Your photos are so splendid and you teach along the way. Your dedication to responding to each comment is so caring. Seeing your creative flower arrangements in beautiful vases is a highlight. I’m happy to follow your blog! Thank you!!
I forgot to mention how gorgeous the Morning Glory is…such a beautiful, pretty sky color.
Thank you for your long dedication as well following and commenting, your friendship is appreciated!
Very best congratulatory wishes on No. 10! Well done, Eliza. And thank you for all your kind comments as well as beautiful images you so generously share. Hugs and tail wags for the next 10!
Thank you very much, Monika! ❤
Wow 🤩 Congrats 🥳🙌🏼🌼
🙂 Thank you, Susan!
Thanks for your dedication to share the beauty in your life for a decade.
Thanks much, Greg!
Just looked back at your first post, it immediately gave me a calm feeling. So grateful for all you have posted.
Thank you so much, dear friend. ❤
Congratulations Eliza!!! Your photos beautifully illustrate your journey and signify a promising future for your blog. Thank you for your posts and your many supportive comments over the years. I hope travel will bring you west again at some point too 😉
Thank you, Kris! Your support and kind comments, as well as friendship over the years, have been a pleasure. Hope to visit again one day! 🤞🏼
Congrats, Eliza! A full decade? Wow, impressive! Thanks for beautifying your part of this blog-world and for making me feel welcome here.
Thank you, Debbie, glad to share the journey with you (and Monkey)!
Wow Congratulations. That’s impressive.
Thank you, Imran!
Congratulations! And thank you for all the posts you have shared with beautiful photos and plant wisdom, and thanks for being such a great part of my blogging world too! Here’s to the next ten years! 🤗😘
Thank you very much, Cathy. It has been a delightful experience, getting to know so many great bloggers and sharing their lives. Yes, here’s to many more!
Happy 10th!
Thank you, Mitch!
And to celebrate, it looks as though you gave yourself a new avatar! It’s a great one; that smile suggests you’re more than ready to take on the next ten years, and we’re more than ready to enjoy what you have to share!
Thank you, Linda! Yes, figured the milestone had to be marked with a new look. 😉 Hope I’m around for another ten years, a worthy goal!
Happy Blogaversary!! I hope I spelled that right. I was thinking recently about how many wonderful people I have met via blogging and you are a good blog friend! I enjoy the photography and glimpses into your life in New England.
Cheers to 10 more years. I love the blue morning glory today.
Thank you, Amy. Since the dictionary doesn’t recognize the word, you can spell it however you wish, ha! Yes, over the years, a special bond forms. One day, perhaps we’ll actually meet in person. 🙂
I’m coming to Boston on Thursday!
Seriously?? For how long?
Just a quick trip..to Dana Farber. Less than 24 hrs. I looked at how far you are…too far. If I end up going back I’ll let you know. This was a bit of a surprise.
Got it, keep me in mind for the future. You are always welcome to stay here, we have a guest bedroom that rarely has guests! Sending you good thoughts for Thursday. ❤
Thanks.. would love to see actual 🍂 color.
Foliage peaks the first week of October… 😉
Congratulations, Eliza! I’ve enjoyed following your posts well before I began blogging (thanks to V.) Your knowledge and appreciation of nature’s beauty is inspiring!
Thank you, Belinda! I learned a lot early on from V as well. He helped me see the world through a lens in a way I hadn’t before, and gave me confidence to explore the possibilities. I’ve always been grateful for those posts!
I’m adding my congratulations on your anniversary, Eliza, combined with best wishes for your blogging future.
Thank you very much, Tanja, much appreciated!
Congrats! So glad to have met you through blogging. 😊
Thank you, Pepper, same here! 🙂
Congratulations on your anniversary. I was humbled by what you wrote Belinda. Really makes the effort on my blog worthwhile. Thank you
Thank you, Victor. One never knows how one touches others, ever expanding ripples! Nice to hear from you, I hope you are well.
How nice to hear! He’s had me hooked too in more ways than one 😊
Happy 10, Eliza! 🥂
Thank you, Donna! 🙂
Hurrah! You’ve created such a wonderful and thoughtful blog. Thanks for all your efforts!
Thank you very much, Julie!
Congrats, and many more! I always enjoy your perspective of things and admire your motivation to get out there, even on the coldest winter days 🙂
Funny but I would have expected it to be more than ten, in my mind your blog is such a fixture!
Thank you, Frank! In some respects, it feels like a long time, others, a blink of the eye. A fixture? Now I feel old, ha!
Hi Eliza. Ten years! Where do they go? And it is indeed an achievement to keep going, so well done you! Glad to hear you’re continuing as well. It would seem strange to have a week without your wonderful pictures.
All the best.
MJ
Thank you, MJ. Your encouragement is much appreciated!
Happy Blog Anniversary Eliza. You have more experience blogging that me, for me, it has been 3 years since I ventured into the world of blogging💯
Keep the posts coming
Thank you, Mthobisi!
Happy happy 10th blogiversary dear Eliza! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs with us and letting us walk along in your beautiful part of the world through all the seasons 💖🙏 xxx
Thank you, Xenia! A pleasure to share the journey with you. ❤