Monthly Archives: October 2026

Wordless Wednesday – Autumn Reflection

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – All Things Must Pass

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Eliza Waters

The garden season is officially over in my neck of the woods with a killing frost ending all but the hardiest of plants, and even those are signaling their own ends are nigh. Any possible future posts most likely will … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – In the Forest

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Walktober 2026

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Once again, I’m joining Walktober devotees, sharing a stroll around my yard and a meander up the road to see the autumn colors. It’s an exceptional foliage season, the best we’ve had in many years. Our host, Robin at Breezes … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Vibrant Sunrise

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Debra Renae and Friends

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Dahlia ‘Debra Renae’ is a bold, beautiful red with a dark striped edge, giving it a shadowy look. Also in the vase: burgundy Dahlia ‘Voodoo’, gloriosa daisies (Rudbeckia hirta), pink blush flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata), white and pink spider flower … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Texture

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Lichen on Rock

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Autumn Colors

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Eliza Waters

My orange Blenko vase gets a turn this week showcasing Dahlia ‘Giggles’, Zinnia elegans ‘Envy’ and ‘Aurora’ crosses, gloriosa daisies (Rudbeckia hirta), sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’) and lime green flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata). Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – New England Aster

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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