Category Archives: My Photos

Mostly my own photos, credit given when not.

Columbine ‘Nora Barlow’

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Nora Barlow’ This old-fashioned double columbine, sometimes called Granny’s Bonnet, is a great self-sower and over time will create small colonies. Beautiful and graceful, I have mine with variegated hosta, barrenwort (Epimedium rubra) and lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis) in a … Continue reading →

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Wood Turtle

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I was surprised to come across our resident Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) today sunning herself on the bedrock outcropping on our small river. Listed as species of special concern in Massachusetts, I usually see this one at least once a year, generally … Continue reading →

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Spring Green

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Our waterfall dressed in Spring Green. Isn’t she lovely? Escaping into Nature is good for us. The sound of falling water tumbling over stones and the color green have been proven stress-reducers. I feel so blessed this view is just … Continue reading →

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio glaucus) Delightfully, I’ve been seeing lots of Tiger Swallowtails lately! Here in New England, Tiger Swallowtails are one of our largest and most beautiful butterflies. There are abundant sources of food for both larva and adults, so this … 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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Heavenly Delight

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is one of the most heavenly of scents in the garden. For about two weeks every spring, I inundate my senses with this delicate gift of Nature. Life is good!

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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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Newborns

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Recently unfurled beech leaves with protective hairs. Pubescence helps reduce sunburn and windburn from moisture loss until the leaf can harden off. Eventually the leaf will become smooth to maximize photosynthesis. My favorite color – I love a forest filled … Continue reading →

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May Days

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Finally, we have had a string of warm, sunny days so I do believe spring is really here. This has been the longest delayed spring weather for many years. May has always been my favorite month. It is when the grass turns … Continue reading →

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Hello There, Blue Eyes!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Eliza Waters

This sweet little butterfly quietly posed for me on a blossom of Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’ and though I searched online to find out what kind she was, I wasn’t successful. My guess is she’s a type of Azure Butterfly. Are there any lepidopterists out … Continue reading →

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