Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

IAVOM – Fiery Color

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Eliza Waters

With Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ at peak bloom, I picked other flowers that complemented them… the maturing stems and fruit of Doublefile Viburnum (V. plicatum var. tomentosum), Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’, Hosta flowers; single stems of Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), Dahlia ‘Voodoo’, Zinnia elegans and … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Vibrant

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Tea Time

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Susie’s arrangement last week reminded me that I haven’t used my floral teapot for an arrangement in a while, so thanks for the inspiration, Susie! Using a floral glass frog and ‘Annebelle’ Hydrangea for support, I’ve created a mixture of … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Purple Bells

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Shade Garden

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Monarda & More

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Gooseneck Loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides), Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Speedwell (Veronica spicata) and Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus). Joining Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for her weekly In A Vase On Monday meme. Click the link to see … Continue reading →

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Fleurs du Jour

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase on Monday – Summer Mix

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Eliza Waters

I went around cutting flowers that were bowed down by the deluges of rain we’ve been getting nearly every day. Yesterday, 1.5″ fell in a little over an hour, another inch today… and more tomorrow. And add that to the … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Drought Resistant Bed

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – In Bloom

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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