Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

At Last

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

At last, there are flowers in my garden! While large patches of snow remain all over the yard, the sunny front bed offers up its gift of snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) in the spring sunshine. I’ve been waiting all winter for this … Continue reading →

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Nemesis

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Nemesis: (noun) arch rival, adversary, foe, opponent, arch enemy. Wren is not happy about this little chipmunk that has set up housekeeping in the stonewall right outside the door. So close, yet so far. I think he has figured out that … Continue reading →

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Spring Cheer

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Spring cheer comes in the form of golden daffodils from the market. Our yard is still covered in snow, so it’ll be a while yet before there are narcissus in bloom here. Just getting in the mood!

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WPC: Ephemeral

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Eliza Waters

WordPress Photography Challenge – Ephemeral: adjective 1. Lasting for a very short time. It took less than five days for these tulips to go from tight buds to blown flowers. Flowers are ephemeral by nature, making them all the more … Continue reading →

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Tulips in Color

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Since I received a couple of inquiries as to the color of the tulips in my last post, I thought I’d show what they look like in color. Tulipa ‘Purple Prince.’

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Black & White Photo Challenge #5

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Final Day Five – Tulips after the rain Recap: I have been invited by Ana of Celebrating Sunshine to participate in a Five Day Black and White Photography Challenge. Her blog is full of cheerful, inspirational posts exploring the positive side of … Continue reading →

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Black & White Photo Challenge #4

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Day Four – White Ash bark (Fraxinus americana) Recap: I have been invited by Ana of Celebrating Sunshine to participate in a Five Day Black and White Photography Challenge. Her blog is full of cheerful, inspirational posts exploring the positive side of life. Please … Continue reading →

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Black & White Photo Challenge #3

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Day Three – It may be officially Spring, however where I live… Recap: I have been invited by Ana of Celebrating Sunshine to participate in a Five Day Black and White Photography Challenge. Her blog is full of cheerful, inspirational posts … Continue reading →

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Time To Take Down Bird Feeders

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Originally posted on Naturally Curious with Mary Holland:
To prevent black bears from visiting backyard bird feeders, Fish & Wildlife Departments in New England recommend taking down birdfeeders from April 1st through December 1st. This year those dates are fairly…

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Black & White Photo Challenge #2

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Day Two – Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) HAPPY SPRING! Recap: I have been invited by Ana of Celebrating Sunshine to participate in a Five Day Black and White Photography Challenge. Her blog is full of cheerful, inspirational posts exploring the positive side of … Continue reading →

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