Category Archives: Country Living

Blazing

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Blazing Fall Color – Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) A glorious shrub native to Eastern North America with incredible fall color and attractive, burgundy seed panicles that are an important food source for birds during winter. A tea that is high … Continue reading →

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Hydrangea Wreath

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Eliza Waters

My friend Carol has a PeeGee Hydrangea (H. paniculata) in front of her house, which has been burnished a lovely shade of deep rose and mauve from the cool weather, but not yet ruined by frost. I suggested we get together … Continue reading →

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Horse-powered Haymaking

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

  We’ve been members of a horse-powered Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm for a number of years.  Natural Roots owners, Anna and David, along with their interns Emily and Nate, allowed me to tag along for a photo shoot while … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Be Here Now”  ~  Ram Das Words to live by. I often use this phrase to shift my focus back to the present moment, instead of ruminating about some past event or anticipating a future one. Some refer to it … Continue reading →

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Old Barns

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

There is an aura of stoic sagacity around old barns. As I mentioned in my previous post, many family farms in my area are no longer operating and their weathered outbuildings are left to decline. These two are still standing, … Continue reading →

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Acres of Sky

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Acres of Sky One of the few places in my town where there are still open fields. Many farms from my childhood no longer operate and have returned to forest. This one is a real treat as the view from … Continue reading →

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Morning Has Broken

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

The light of dawn touching the trees in my back yard. Happy Summer Solstice!   Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for the … Continue reading →

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Locally Grown and Gorgeous

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Eliza Waters

The locally grown garden plant movement is a return to the way things used to be before big box stores started muscling in on local growers. Using economy of scale, large volume discounts, they out-priced local competition, causing many to … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I love living in a small town. Events have a very personal feeling and Memorial Day has always been an important observance in my hometown. It is a solemn occasion honoring all veterans, marked with prayer, speakers, boy and girl scouts reciting … Continue reading →

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Monarch Field Habitat

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Having decided I must take action locally after my previous posts about the decline of Monarch butterflies, I contacted a fellow gardener who has kids in the local elementary school.  Previously, over the twenty plus years I’ve lived here, I had volunteered to do garden … Continue reading →

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