Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Wordless Wednesday – Joe Pye Weed

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Pink and Purple

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Eliza Waters

A simple gathering of spider flower (Cleome hassleriana), coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), zebra mallow (Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’) and Verbena bonariensis. Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Zebra Mallow

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Bridge of Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Eliza Waters

The Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts USA

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IAVOM – Pretty Kitty

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Today, I stuffed my kitty-in-the-garden pocket vase full of posies to mirror those painted on the vase. Pollen-heavy Japanese anemone (Anemone x hybrida), a few stems of second flush foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), pink cranesbill (Geranium x hybrida), white gooseneck loosestrife … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Undaunted

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Nepeta

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Lime Green and Pink

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Eliza Waters

A mix of lime green flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata) and Zinnia elegans ‘Envy’ with pink spider flower (Cleome hassleriana), coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and zebra mallow (Malva sylvestris). Accents are mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea) and love-in-a-mist seed pods (Nigella damascena). Thanks … Continue reading →

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Thirteenth Blogiversary

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Eliza Waters

August 8th is the anniversary of my first blog post back in 2013, thirteen years ago! Thanks to all who continue to find something here that lifts your spirit and allows you to pause for a moment of stillness in … Continue reading →

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Floral Friday – Zinnia and Friend

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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