Category Archives: Country Gardening

Advice, commentary and exploration

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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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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