Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Eliza Waters

Since today is Memorial Day here in the U.S., I thought I would do a red, white and blue arrangement to commemorate the day. The last Monday in May is set aside to honor those who died in military service, … Continue reading →

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Honky Tonk

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Eliza Waters

Another mini-arrangement this week features Tulipa batalinii ‘Honky Tonk’, a lovely, butter-yellow species that has increased well in my garden since last year. Also included are Native Crested Iris (Iris cristata) and three different violets that grow wild around my yard, … Continue reading →

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Spring Flowers

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Eliza Waters

I made a little birthday bouquet for a young friend who was celebrating her 11th year last week. She’s been a garden buddy since she was a toddler and I hope that she will be for many years to come! … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Blues

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Eliza Waters

Blue flowers, that is. Today is Earth Day, and although I think every day should be Earth Day where we do our best to take care of our planet, that’s not the focus of this post. (You can visit here … Continue reading →

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First Vase of Spring

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Eliza Waters

At last, the earth is beginning to awaken here in New England and the spring bulbs are cheering us with their happy flowers. All are miniatures, so it is a small vase, my first vase of the year! The daffodil … Continue reading →

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Scilla

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Eliza Waters
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South Coast Botanic Garden

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Eliza Waters

As I continue to pore over and process photos from my vacation, I get to relive the wonderful places and people I met along the way. One such treat was getting to meet fellow garden blogger Kris Peterson, whose Late … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Eliza Waters
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Huntington Gardens

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Eliza Waters

Huntington Botanical Garden in San Marino, California is one of the best gardens I have ever visited. Well-designed with a great variety of specimens, and vistas opening here and there, pleasure awaits the plant lover around every bend. At the … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Eliza Waters
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