Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Silent Sunday – Mountain Laurel

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Peachy Poppy

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Iris Plus

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Bearded Iris (I. germanica) have dominated the garden this week and I’m enjoying my root beer-colored cultivar (a passalong, so no ID), as well as a new edition: ‘Champagne Elegance.’ Also in the vase are a couple soon-to-pass Allium atropropureum, … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – A Few Things

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Aquilegia & Allium

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Eliza Waters

While working in the garden, I accidentally snapped off a bud near the top of a stem of honey garlic (Allium siculum). Rather than discard it, I figured I could at least enjoy the opening flowers if I found a … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Doublefile Viburnum

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Today is Memorial Day in the US, a day when we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. As I age, the day seems more poignant, the sacrifice too great. My heart goes out … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Look Within

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – My Happy Place

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Allium Time

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Purple globes of allium (A. atropurpureum) started blooming this week in my large garden, so I had to cut a few to feature this week, along with Johnny-jump-ups (Viola tricolor), white forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) and a few furry lamb’s ears … Continue reading →

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