Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Silent Sunday – Love-in-a-Mist

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Glorious Gloriosa Daisies

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Summer Sunshine

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Eliza Waters

My sunflower pocket vase arrangement this week celebrates the glory of summer with a mix from my cutting beds (in the background, right): Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis), Zinnia elegans and Z. angustifolia), Gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta), Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), Marigold … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Composites

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Eliza Waters

A mix of annual composite flowers are now coming into bloom in my garden. Featured today are a mix of Gloriosa Rudbeckias, including ‘Cherry Brandy’ and some creamy Zinnia elegans. Foliage is Coleus (Plectranthus) and Rhododendron leaves. Thanks to Cathy … Continue reading →

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Floral Fireworks for the Fourth

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Happy and safe Fourth of July to those celebrating American Independence Day! 🇺🇸 🎆

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Silent Sunday – Poppy Perfection

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Morning View

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – June Blooms

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Our last week of June… how fast the month has flown! A glorious month in the garden it has been for me. With the sundrops (Oenothera fruiticosa) sweeping the main garden, they were a must for this week’s vase, along … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Peony Finale

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Soft pink peonies (P. lactiflora) are making their last appearance here as a heat wave is due this week, which surely will end their glorious reign. Similarly, the last of the columbines (Aquilegia vulgaris) with their interesting seed heads. Carolina … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Showy Stamens

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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