Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

IAVOM – Japanese Quince

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Forced Japanese quince blossoms (Chaenomeles japonica) catch the late afternoon light. The low hedge I took them from is along the walkway outside the window. I keep the vicious thing trimmed short, otherwise it would overtake the walk and its … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Resilience

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Happy Easter Greetings!

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Forcing Spring

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Eliza Waters

While we await the real thing outside, an easy pick-me-up is a vase of forced forsythia, golden sunshine! Thanks to our host Cathy of Rambling in the Garden for her meme In a Vase on Monday Click the link to … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Symmetry

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Seasonal Change

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Terrarium

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Using a glass cookie jar, I made this terrarium back in late December before the snow and freezing temps closed the window of opportunity of foraging in the woods, but I never got around to sharing it here. I guess … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Ditch the Lawn!

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – My Winter Garden

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday – Pink Cyclamen

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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