Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Wordless Wednesday – Clematis ‘Madame Julia Correvon’

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Daisy Crazy

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Eliza Waters

June brings daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) abundantly into bloom, so I picked a vaseful of these cheerful flowers as a base for this week’s vase. Also included are Carolina lupine (Thermopsis villosa), sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa), smooth brome grass (Bromus inermis) and … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Summer Solstice 2026

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Happy Solstice, whichever Hemisphere you are living in! 🌞 😎

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Wordless Wednesday – Curious Cloudscape

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Peonies

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Eliza Waters

My Itoh peony (Paeonia x ‘Bartzella’) produced two buds this year (doubled from one its first year), so I brought one inside to enjoy. Our warm temps are pushing all blooms toward fruition a bit too quickly for my liking. … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Front Garden Shots

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Optics

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – More Bearded Iris

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Eliza Waters

A favorite Bearded Iris (I. germanica) of mine is one I call ‘Root Beer’ but its true cultivar is unknown to me as it was a passalong many years ago. A few Allium seedheads were added, some stems of Geum … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Red and White

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Morning View/Evening View

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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