Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

Tall Weeds

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Tall weedy seed heads provide valuable food for wintering birds. Consider leaving your weeds for winter wildlife. reposted from YardMap click here for good garden perennials to plant for birds

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Your path, like all paths, has its seasons. Many bends can make it difficult to follow. Stop and rest when you are tired, or dance and sing when it pleases you. The tallest trees are totems belonging to the heavens. … Continue reading →

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Eliza Waters | 2 Comments

Great Blue Heron Encounter

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Eliza Waters

It’s the second week of November already! Time passes so quickly these days. I raise my head from my day to day busy-ness and see weeks have flown. Ruby and I headed out for a walk around half past three, in … Continue reading →

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Autumn

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Autumn Crisp air, cold, hurry, hurry! Nose sharp with dew, where’s my tissue? River running, chattering over the stones, Gurgling, bubbling, jug-jug-plop! Crisp, golden leaves scattered underfoot Ropes of bittersweet hanging from trees, Orange and gold curls of vine reveal … Continue reading →

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Our Task

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Eliza Waters

“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” ~ Albert Einstein

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Intuitive Insights

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Eliza Waters

It isn’t always easy for us to make changes so we can greatly improve how we live our lives.  Often times we become aware that we want changes but we are not aware that we can start making them by … Continue reading →

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See Beauty

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Eliza Waters

“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful,  for beauty is God’s handwriting.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Help the Monarch Butterfly

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Eliza Waters

After a record low year for monarchs we can’t help but think about what positive actions we can take to support this dramatic butterfly’s population. One easy thing: Plant some milkweed. Right around NOW is the perfect time to do … Continue reading →

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Before You Complain

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Eliza Waters
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Acts of Kindness

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Eliza Waters

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.   – Aesop Reblogged from http://smallactofkindness.wordpress.com

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