Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

Wordless Wednesday – Bleeding Heart

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Dogwood Ikebana

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Eliza Waters

I was inspired to use my ikebana vase today for different look. Dogwood blossoms (Cornus florida), white bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’) and ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Dogwood

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Narcissus and More

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Eliza Waters

My Lenox daffodil vase is the perfect choice to feature some of the parade of Narcissus making its way across my yard. Narcissus ‘Pipit’ and ‘Cheerfulness’ are joined by Japanese flowering quince (Chaenomeles japonica), yellow cowslips (Primula veris) and a … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Busy Bumblebee

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Narcissus Posy

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Eliza Waters

My yard is abloom with many kinds of Narcissus, planted over the several decades that we’ve lived here. Yesterday’s rain pushed a few down onto their faces, so I plucked a handful for a vase. I added one ‘Apricot Emperor’ … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Tulips in the Rain

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Magnolia Visitor

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Scilla

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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