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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Winter View

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters

We drove to Bullitt Reservation today and took a snowshoe hike to the spot where there is a nice view across the valley to the hills beyond. I’ve taken photos in summer and fall from this same place and it is a good … Continue reading →

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Orchid Show

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters

At this time of year, I eagerly embrace anything that involves growing plants so when I saw a flyer for an orchid show sponsored by the local orchid society, I knew it was just the thing to take my mind off … Continue reading →

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Be Alive

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Eliza Waters

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”   ~ Thornton Wilder

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Hunkering Down

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Eliza Waters

A Northern Cardinal and a Blue Jay, awaiting their turn at the feeder, are hunkering down against the cold on a snowy day. Their bright colors stand out against the lichen-encrusted branches, offering a cheerful contrast to the dull gray … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday: Forsythia

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Rambling in the Garden has issued an In a Vase on Monday Weekly Challenge to create a vase from things we’ve gathered from our own garden. I first heard about it from friend and fellow blogger Elizabeth at A Forest … Continue reading →

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Love Lingers

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I ❤ these red tulips! Is it spring yet?

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Happy St. Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Eliza Waters

❤ Love quotes for Valentine’s Day: ❤ “Love as much as you can from wherever you are.”   ~Thaddeus Golas “Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”   ~Franklin P. Jones “When you love … Continue reading →

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Moody Blues

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Late afternoon sunlight and tree shadows create moody blues along the river. *Just to clarify, this is what it really looks like– no blue filter or tint added post processing.

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Sculpted

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Soft snow sculpted by the wind blankets chunks of river ice featured in a post here a few weeks ago. What a contrast!

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Snow Day Fun

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters

What do you do when it snows? Go sledding! My young neighbors (I think of them as my surrogate grandkids) joined us for an expedition to the top of our hill where there is a fine view and the open … Continue reading →

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