Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Silent Sunday – Showy Stamens

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Precious Jewels

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Eliza Waters

The colors in this week’s vase remind me of precious gemstones: rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls. Too bad I don’t have those for props! 🤩 Instead, I have ruby peonies (P. lactiflora no ID), sapphire veronica (V. ‘Crater Lake Blue’), … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Peonies

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Bronze Iris

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Eliza Waters

My favorite bearded iris came into bloom this last week, so it is the star of this week’s vase. Gifted to me, the cultivar name is lost, alas, but I refer to it as my ‘root beer’ iris. Additionally, there … Continue reading →

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Whimsical Wednesday – Gumby & Pokey

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day to remember the men and women who died in service to our country. I hope in the midst of the bustling activities with family and friends one takes a moment to … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Scentsational

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) have burst into bloom this week and collecting a vaseful is one of my biggest spring delights. Burying my nose into those scented blossoms is delicious aromatherapy! Adding a tiara of white bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabile alba) … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Blazing Red Azalea

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Inspiration

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Sometimes inspiration for an arrangement comes from just one small corner of my garden, as is the case today. Narcissus ‘Pipit’, Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum), Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) and Korean Spicebush (Viburnum carlesii) are lovely companions in the garden … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Fresh Foliage

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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