Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

IAVOM – Peonies

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Eliza Waters

In my opinion, peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) are the elegant queen of the June garden. In this week’s vase, her courtiers pale in comparison– Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium ‘Crater Lake Blue’, lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis), white yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and oxeye … Continue reading →

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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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