Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

IAVOM – More Bearded Iris

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Eliza Waters

A favorite Bearded Iris (I. germanica) of mine is one I call ‘Root Beer’ but its true cultivar is unknown to me as it was a passalong many years ago. A few Allium seedheads were added, some stems of Geum … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Red and White

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Bearded Iris

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Eliza Waters

My world is green again and the gardens are bursting forth, such a joyful time of year. Today’s vase holds old and new cultivars of Bearded Iris (I. germanica); the purple came with the house over 35 years ago and … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Eliza Waters

I’ll be taking a blogging break until May 27, possibly checking in and out until then. Be well!

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Wordless Wednesday – Bee Heaven

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday – Primroses

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Happy Mother’s Day to all those who mother with love and devotion!

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IAVOM – This and That

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Eliza Waters

My garden is progressing, but with cooler temps prevailing, things are moving slowly. Today’s vase contains two varieties of Narcissus (possibly ‘Pipit’ and a poeticus hybrid), presiding over clustered blooms of Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) and lungwort (Pulmonaria ‘Diana Clare’). … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Japanese Quince

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – First Vase of the Season 2026

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Eliza Waters

My first vase of the season features Narcissus ‘Thalia’ and a dark purple, semi-double Helleborus hybrid, possibly ‘Wedding Party Dark and Handsome’? in my Lenox daffodil vase. Nice to be back to creating arrangements from my own yard and garden! … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Daffodil Border

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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