Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Silent Sunday

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase on Monday – Sunny

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Eliza Waters

July yields many wonderful composite flowers: Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Gloriosa Daisies (Rudbeckia hirta), Calendula (C. officinalis) and Zinnias; all of which have begun to flower in earnest in my garden. Naturally, I chose my sunflower pocket vase to display them. I love … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Contrasts

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Eliza Waters

I picked this little bouquet as I walked along our trail by the river, gathering a few pretty flowers I saw, ending with some chartreuse flowers of Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) from the garden. It started with a stem of … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase on Monday – Coneflower & Cleome

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea), white Cleome (C. hassleriana) and dark purple Angelonia (A. angustifolia) are the major players in this week’s arrangement. Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata), Love-in-Mist (Nigella damascena), Achillea ‘The Pearl’ and Catmint (Nepeta racemosa) also play a part. … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase on Monday – Sundrops

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) are bright and beautiful in the garden right now. In a contrasting cobalt blue jug, their gold color just pops. Bachelor buttons (Centaurea cyanus) and Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) provide additional blue. White Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and Daisy Fleabane … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – New Dawn

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Eliza Waters

My ‘New Dawn’ rose is having its best year yet– a tumble of delicate pink blooms cascade down its canes, covering the arbor.   Likewise, my Carolina Lupine (Thermopsis caroliniana), is peaking this week with dozens of yellow racemes. I … Continue reading →

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