Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

March Comes In Like a Lion, Goes Out Like a Lamb

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Eliza Waters

“March comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb.”  ~ Proverb Here in New England during March, we can experience a broad range of weather from raging blizzard, like Tuesday’s storm Stella, to warm days with temperatures reaching … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Hydrangea & Potpourri

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Collected in October, these dried hydrangea (H. paniculata) look as fresh as the day I picked them. Arrange and forget, what can be easier? Eventually, they will lose their color and fade once humidity returns in late spring and early summer. … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Remembering

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Throughout the cold months, while I await Spring’s arrival, I remember past growing seasons via vases of dried plants collected during the summer and on long autumn walks. The brown tones of this hand-thrown pottery vase (another great, free-table find), echo the … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Eliza Waters

My little collection of Valentine’s Day cheer – a purple primrose, forced pink hyacinths and the second bloom on the white amaryllis, along with a small fragrant bouquet of clove-scented stock and white carnations, pink spray roses and wax flower. … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Forsythia

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Eliza Waters

I finally cut some forsythia for forcing and they came out beautifully. Along with a butter-colored primrose that I picked up at the market, I have a little pocket of spring amidst the stormy winter weather we’ve been having lately. … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Amaryllis & Daisies

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Eliza Waters

My white amaryllis, backlit by the sun, adds a touch of warmth to this cold winter’s day. And for those wondering about the bulb encased in silver wax that I posted in early December, its growth has been very slow, … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Winter Relief

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Okay, obviously, these flowers didn’t come from my garden (seen in the background on a mild, foggy day last week). But can you blame this flower lover for wanting some Winter Relief from all the snowy, cold weather? I was gifted … Continue reading →

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2016 Highlights

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Twelve months seem to pass in the mere blink of an eye. Thanks to my WordPress community for sharing the journey with me. I wish you all peace, health and abundance in the new year ahead.

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In A Vase On Monday – Holiday Swag

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Every year, I make a swag to hang on the post next to the mailbox out by the road. I’d like to think it cheers those driving by as well as the mail carrier. Made with branches of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) and Eastern … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Wreath & Window Box

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Every year, I decorate our woodshed with a handmade wreath, using a wire frame and attaching sprigs of Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) and Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia).  This year, I added gold spray-painted pine cones, faux eucalyptus picks and sparkly … Continue reading →

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