Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Happy Holidays to all!

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Sugar-Plums

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Eliza Waters

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Light

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

 At last, the northern hemisphere starts tilting back towards the sun. Slowly, a minute or two every day, day length increases. I hail and welcome the return of the Light!

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Solstice Greetings

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Eliza Waters

re-posted from YardMap.org‘s FB page

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Light and Shadow

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Light and shadow play across a field blanketed with snow.

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Making Tracks

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Living in the country as we do, we share our land with many wild creatures. Though rarely seen as most are nocturnal, we occasionally see sign of them in a muddy footprint by the river or a soft spot of … Continue reading →

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At My Feeder

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Today, as it steadily snowed tiny, soft flakes, Pine siskins, along with an American goldfinch or two mobbed my thistle feeder.   I was transfixed by their constant fluttering and twittering, and impressed by their lack of fear of my presence. However, in … Continue reading →

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Cell Division

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Eliza Waters

These bubbles trapped in ice looked to me like cells dividing. The one on the left even has a nucleus. Note the ‘bullet hole’ bubble in the upper left corner. I’m never bored when walking out in nature as there … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Eliza Waters

The surprise snow storm on Thanksgiving gifted us with a lot of windfall, as many branches broke, unable to hold the heavy, wet snow, leaving the ground scattered with debris. The timing was perfect, saving me from having to cut … Continue reading →

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Simple things……

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Originally posted on Quotes for Spiritually minded people:
To find yourself in awe over the stars and moon during the night.To feel grateful after a walk in natures beauty. To be filled with joy by a birds beautiful song; is…

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