Category Archives: My Photos

Mostly my own photos, credit given when not.

Believing in Miracles

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Do you believe in miracles? When the odds seem firmly stacked against you and suddenly, your hopes and prayers are answered, to me that is a miracle. My family experienced just such a miracle three years ago and it involved … Continue reading →

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Boundary

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Mending Wall Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I … Continue reading →

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Violas

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Country Gardening   Violets are the traditional flower for the month of February. In the 1800’s and early 1900’s Sweet Violets (Viola odorata) were grown commercially in greenhouses as they were tolerant of cool conditions in unheated or low-heat houses. … Continue reading →

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Live your life …

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Live your life for you not for anyone else. Don’t let the fear of being judged, rejected or disliked stop you from being yourself.” ~ Sonya Parker

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Winter Moon

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Eliza Waters
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Winter Robins

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Eliza Waters

When I was young, robins were the harbingers of spring as we never saw them until March. This has not been the case for at least the last decade as they have adjusted their winter range northward. Last summer for … Continue reading →

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Winter Gardens

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

For those of us in the Snow Belt, winter in the garden is pretty much limited to observation from inside the house, which can be quite rewarding if you have evergreens, interesting twiggy shrubs and good, solid background structure. If … Continue reading →

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Sound the Trumpets

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Luminous Beauty on a Winter Morning Miniature Amaryllis (Hippeastrum ‘Trentino’) related article: https://elizawaters.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/forcing-amaryllis/

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Hermit Thrush

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Rare sighting of Hermit Thrush in my backyard today! He’s all puffed up trying to stay warm in this latest cold snap (13 degrees today – windchill tonight negative 16! Poor guy). This summer visitor is at least three months … Continue reading →

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Heading Home at Sunset

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Sunset on Honeymoon Island, FL

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