Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Planting for Pollinators

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Eliza Waters

As this is Pollinator Week (June 19-25), let’s think about planting for pollinators. Gardening to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, which are drawn to nectar and pollen-rich flowers, adds activity, sound and beauty to our garden. But more importantly, it … Continue reading →

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Solstice Greetings

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Whether you live in the northern or southern hemisphere, I send you warm Solstice Greetings!

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Pollinator Week

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Celebrate our tireless friends in the garden this week. We owe them a deep debt of gratitude! Click this link to see what more you can do to help them.

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In A Vase On Monday – Peonies

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Eliza Waters

  The Summer Solstice is upon us here in the northern hemisphere and with the warm, long days and ample rain, my garden is exuberantly blooming. Peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) have burst forth this week and were the obvious choice for this … Continue reading →

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Blossom: Papaver orientale

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Eliza Waters

via Daily Prompt: Blossom

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Good Fortune

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Red and gold are traditional colors in Chinese culture with red symbolizing good luck, joy and happiness, and gold for balance and freedom from worldly cares. Red Weigela (W. florida) and gold tall bearded iris (I. x germanica) are hopefully bringing good fortune … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Bearded Iris

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Fluffy-white tall bearded iris steals the show this week. Bought at a local Iris Society sale  many years ago, I’ve lost the name, but I think it might be “Snowflake’ or something similar. Regardless, it is a good performer and a … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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