Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Indoor Plant Care

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Perhaps my recent post, Breathe Easy, inspired you to buy a few houseplants to purify your air and decrease toxins that off-gas from carpets, furniture, paint and cleaners. “Now what?” you might ask. Many feel befuddled when it comes to caring for plants, … Continue reading →

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Breathe Easy

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Eliza Waters

In recent decades, in the interest of energy efficiency, our homes have become increasingly airtight. Unfortunately, that also means that toxic chemicals commonly used in building materials, home furnishings and household cleaners off-gas and build up within our interiors with … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Solstice Swag

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Every year, I adorn the mailbox post out by the road with a swag made of balsam fir (Abies balsamea), Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), pine cones and winterberries (Ilex verticillata), and top it with a pretty bow in hopes that it helps … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Holiday Basket

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Eliza Waters

The Christmas holiday theme continues this week with a hanging basket of balsam fir (Abies balsamea), Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), holly sprigs (Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Princess’) and winterberries (Ilex verticillata). I’ve added a snowflake-imprinted ribbon bow and a faux red cardinal to … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Holiday Upgrades

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I decided to give my harvest wreath and dried flower bucket a Christmas holiday upgrade by adding balsam fir (Abies balsamea), Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) and winterberries (Ilex verticillata).  Here is the before photo: As you can see, the mermaid is … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Rose and Privet Wreath

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Eliza Waters

This week, I was inspired to make a simple wreath from the bright green, first year canes of wild roses (Rosa multiflora), which grow rampantly all over our property, an unwelcome, thorny invasive. The birds love the red 1/4″ hips and spread … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Dried Flowers

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Eliza Waters

As I start to cut back my gardens in preparation for winter, I’m finding great dried material for arrangements that are simply too good to just throw on the compost heap. I was inspired to make this arrangement for the … Continue reading →

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Looking Good November 20

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Autumn progresses, as more and more plants in the garden go dormant. Walking around the garden, I search for those that are unwilling to pack it in for the year and are still strutting their stuff. We received some much needed … Continue reading →

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