Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

In A Vase On Monday – Dried Flowers

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Eliza Waters

As I start to cut back my gardens in preparation for winter, I’m finding great dried material for arrangements that are simply too good to just throw on the compost heap. I was inspired to make this arrangement for the … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Looking Good November 20

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Autumn progresses, as more and more plants in the garden go dormant. Walking around the garden, I search for those that are unwilling to pack it in for the year and are still strutting their stuff. We received some much needed … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Lunaria

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Eliza Waters

My vase this week is very simple. A neighbor up the road has Silver Dollar Plant (Lunaria annua) that she tossed in the field next to the road many years ago, and it has self-sowed each year since. Every fall, if I pass … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Harvest Wreath

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I didn’t feel like attempting my usual vase today, so instead, I thought I’d make a harvest wreath from things in my yard and land, along with a few bought items. I’m pleased with how it came out and it looks … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Looking Good November 6

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Foliage is the primary focus in the garden these days, with my current favorites being the above bridal wreath (Spirea x vanhouttei) and in the photo below, oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia). Both display multiple layers of color, adding light and depth. Beyond foliage as … Continue reading →

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