Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Vernal Equinox

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Eliza Waters

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the long-awaited Vernal Equinox is here at last. Even though my yard is still covered in snow and it is only 15F (-9C) as I write this, the sun is shining strongly … Continue reading →

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Biophilia

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Eliza Waters

Biophilia, first termed in 1984 by E.O. Wilson, is defined as the innate human need to connect with nature. As most gardeners know, there are more benefits to gardening than just fresh produce and flowers. It is the sense of … Continue reading →

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Second Servings

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Eliza Waters

The second stem of my Hippeastrum ‘Apple Blossom’ bloomed beautifully with the sun glittering upon its spun sugar petals and illuminating its lovely green throat.  Such a delight on a cold winter’s day.

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In A Vase On Monday – Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The post box at the end of the driveway gets a beribboned swag for the holidays, made with Fraser fir (Abies fraseri), White pine (Pinus strobus), Threadleaf False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sungold’) and Winterberry (Ilex verticillata). Holiday greetings to all! Thanks to Cathy … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Holiday Welcome

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters

I like to make holiday arrangements for my front porch to welcome guests. A large wooden bucket, filled with Fraser fir (Abies fraseri), Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus), Threadleaf False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sungold’) and Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is finished with a … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Holiday Window Box

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The window box on the wood shed gets dressed for the holidays with Fraser fir (Abies fraseri), Threadleaf False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Sungold’) and Winterberry (Ilex verticillata). It’s a task that always puts me in a festive mood! Thanks to Cathy … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Sort Of

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Eliza Waters

While this isn’t in a vase, I wanted to share this lovely Hippeastrum hybrid that is now blooming in my sunspace. A few weeks ago, I accompanied my spouse on a stop to one of those big DIY retailers. Not … Continue reading →

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Chrysanthemum Show

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Every year, Smith College’s Lyman Plant House holds a Chrysanthemum Show for two weeks starting on the first Saturday in November. Two glass houses are packed with blooms of all shapes, colors and sizes, with one house showcasing student’s own hybrids, … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Autumn Poppies

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Dried poppy seed pods make a simple arrangement along with a mini-pumpkin brushed in gold as a prop. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the US, with pumpkin pie an essential part of the feast. Best wishes and gratitude to … Continue reading →

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