Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Wordless Wednesday – Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – 10th Anniversary

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Today is the 10th anniversary of In a Vase on Monday, a garden meme hosted by the intrepid Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. She has once again thrown down an anniversary challenge for contributors – “When is a vase … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Japanese Maple

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday – Frosted Smoke Bush

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Last of the Season

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Eliza Waters

With frost expected tonight, I cleared my beds of all useable buds and blooms. It resulted in several vases, but this is the best of them. While some may think orange and pink don’t go together, I rather like the … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Pink & Purple

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Eliza Waters

As the nights grow colder, my annuals are slowing down considerably. I cut most of my Cleome and a generous handful of Verbena bonariensis for today’s vase. Dahlias, however, have been stalwart and continue to bloom a deeper, richer color. … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Pink & Burgundy

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The cool weather has enhanced the Dahlia colors– deep pink ‘Pinelands Princess’, fluffy ‘Chilson’s Pride’ and rich burgundy ‘Voodoo.’ Snapdragons, Zinnias and pink/purple Cleome add texture with Verbena bonariensis providing accent. The cobalt vase complements the mix, while contrasting with … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Autumnal

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The foliage around the yard is starting to turn autumnal yellow, red and orange. My arrangement this week reflects those hues. Orange dahlias, nubby celosia and runner bean blossoms, burgundy-streaked rudbeckias, salmon zinnias, with purple asters, verbena and cleome offering … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Morning Light

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Enjoying the last of the dahlias in the morning light. While there are a few more buds that will reach flowering, cooler nights are slowing things down and frost will eventually end the show before the month is out. Thanks … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Sunny

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Time to showcase my sunflower pocket vase with a mini-sunflower (Helianthus annuus) grown from seeds saved from a previous summer. Those plants were short and while these plants are also short, the crosses have been interesting! Additionally, there is goldenrod … Continue reading →

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