Monthly Archives: June 2024

Silent Sunday – Poppy Perfection

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Morning View

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – June Blooms

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Our last week of June… how fast the month has flown! A glorious month in the garden it has been for me. With the sundrops (Oenothera fruiticosa) sweeping the main garden, they were a must for this week’s vase, along … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Ginormous!

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Solstice Greetings

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Eliza Waters

“Don’t be concerned about the length of the road or the destination. Everything is changing. Whatever you pass, don’t cling to it. Eventually the mind will reach its natural balance where practice is automatic. All things will come and go … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Swift Water

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Peony Finale

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Soft pink peonies (P. lactiflora) are making their last appearance here as a heat wave is due this week, which surely will end their glorious reign. Similarly, the last of the columbines (Aquilegia vulgaris) with their interesting seed heads. Carolina … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Showy Stamens

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Giant Leopard Moth

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Precious Jewels

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Eliza Waters

The colors in this week’s vase remind me of precious gemstones: rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls. Too bad I don’t have those for props! 🤩 Instead, I have ruby peonies (P. lactiflora no ID), sapphire veronica (V. ‘Crater Lake Blue’), … Continue reading →

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