Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Silent Sunday

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Eliza Waters

“Choose your thoughts carefully. Keep what brings you peace, release what brings you suffering, and know that happiness is just a thought away.”  ~ Nishan Panwar

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WPC: Symbol

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Eliza Waters

“Symbolism is uniquely human. We use symbols to represent intangible things like our beliefs and emotions, and to convert the abstract into something understandable. We may also use symbols to simplify and convey information.” To me, the Red-winged Blackbird is … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Warm Colors

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I’ve used warm-colored flowers from the garden that you can see off the deck in the background. The calendula and fleabane have been allowed to self sow into exhilarating abundance! Since we eat all meals outside … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Foxglove & Iris

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I used white and purple foxgloves (Digitalis) and a purple/white Japanese/Siberian/Louisiana? iris that I picked up at a yard sale, so I am uncertain as to its name. A search online has yielded no close identification. … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Last of the Peonies

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I feature the last of my peonies. This week’s warm temperatures will finish them for the year. They were spectacular and I am happy I got to enjoy them for three weeks. Yellow thermopsis (Thermopsis villosa), an American native … Continue reading →

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