Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

On Joy and Sorrow

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters

On Joy and Sorrow from The Prophet  by Kahlil Gibran Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that … Continue reading →

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Repurpose Your Tree

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Source: http://www.birds.Cornell.edu blog

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Glazed

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Saturday night’s storm left every leaf and twig glazed with ice. With the temperatures dropping and predicted to stay below freezing for the rest of the week, ours will be a glittery, winter wonderland for a while.    

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Today’s Quote

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Happy New Year!

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Cedar Waxwing

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Eliza Waters

A small flock of Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) visited my Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) today. A visual treat! Fruit-lovers, they favor this winter delicacy. Cornell’s All About Birds describes them so well: “…the Cedar Waxwing is a silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, … Continue reading →

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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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