Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Silent Sunday

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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A Different View November 1

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Eliza Waters

The fourth week of change in our little valley. I’m a little late posting, as this was taken Tuesday, a little later in the day than previously shown, as evidenced by the interesting tree shadows in the foreground. The rusty trees … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Sow Milkweed in November

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Once milkweed pods (Asclepias species) dry and start to split open, collect the seeds and sow them directly where you want them to grow, covering them lightly with loose soil. They need a cold period in order to germinate, so winter … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Happy Halloween and Samhain!

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Silent Sunday

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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October Surprise – First Snowfall

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Eliza Waters

We don’t usually get significent snowfall in October, at most, a few flurries. Yesterday, what was predicted to be ‘an inch of snow turning to rain’ turned into 3.5″ of heavy, wet snow with a topping of sleet. An October … Continue reading →

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A Different View October 26

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Another week of significant changes. The weekend brought rain and wind, and it’s been breezy every since, so off flew the leaves of maple, birch and smaller shrubs. The pines have shed their old needles. Across the way, we can see more of … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Autumn Hues

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Eliza Waters

My orange Blenko vase was just the thing to hold an arrangement featuring all the hues of autumn, starting with orange and yellow calendula (C. officinalis). Small wands of wild goldenrod (Solidago sp.), picked from an area that was mowed in August, … Continue reading →

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