Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

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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In A Vase On Monday – Lunaria

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Eliza Waters

My vase this week is very simple. A neighbor up the road has Silver Dollar Plant (Lunaria annua) that she tossed in the field next to the road many years ago, and it has self-sowed each year since. Every fall, if I pass … Continue reading →

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Harvest Wreath

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I didn’t feel like attempting my usual vase today, so instead, I thought I’d make a harvest wreath from things in my yard and land, along with a few bought items. I’m pleased with how it came out and it looks … Continue reading →

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Looking Good November 6

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Foliage is the primary focus in the garden these days, with my current favorites being the above bridal wreath (Spirea x vanhouttei) and in the photo below, oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia). Both display multiple layers of color, adding light and depth. Beyond foliage as … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – After the Frost

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I missed creating a vase from my garden last Monday, but I’ve recovered from my despondency over the demise of much of my garden, so today I roused myself to see what I could come up with this week. I was … Continue reading →

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Looking Good October 23

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Eliza Waters

After the hard frosts of last weekend, most of my garden is looking pretty grim. When you love the garden as much as we do, it can be a bit disheartening to bid this source of joy and inspiration adieu … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Frost Arrives

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Eliza Waters

A killing frost arrived this weekend two nights in a row, putting an end to my garden. With a low last night of 25F (-4C), even my few stalwart perennials died back. Saturday afternoon I collected what I could of … Continue reading →

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Looking Good October 16

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters

The gloriously scarlet sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) peaked this week. I’m delighted with this new tree and am excited to think how it will only improve with age. From where I presently sit, what I see outside is the above pictured … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Autumn Colors

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Even though there have been two frost warnings, we’ve only had lows in the the upper 30sF (3C). With the days continuing to be mild, the annuals are still blossoming. For this week, I picked pale-orange, red-orange and pumpkin-colored nasturtiums (Tropaeolum … Continue reading →

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