Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

IAVOM – Gleanings

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Eliza Waters

As opposed to last week’s Littles, I’m sharing one large vase this week, created from the gleanings of a massive deadheading job (three cartloads!) that I did in my big garden. Deadheading is the major chore at this point in … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Morning Harvest

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Three Littles

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Eliza Waters

I’m sharing three little vases this week. Nearly every day as I wander around the garden, I pick a bit of this or that to bring inside to enjoy. Not much makes me happier! Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Raindrops

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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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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