Category Archives: My Photos

Mostly my own photos, credit given when not.

Silent Sunday – Changing Seasons

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Bumblebees on Anemones

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Tidying Up

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Sometimes, simply deadheading isn’t enough and more drastic action is needed to clear paths of overhanging vegetation. This week quite a few flowers got the chop: Gloriosa daisies (Rudbeckia hirta), Calendula officinalis, Zinnia elegans ‘Envy’ and Zinnia ‘Zahara Salmon’, plus … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Garden Phlox

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Living on the Edge

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Two-toned Pocket Vase

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Eliza Waters

This Ecuadoran hand-painted pocket vase features two different glazes, cobalt or aqua, depending upon which side you view. The cobalt tends to be my favorite. Which do you favor? In the vase: apricot Calendula officinalis, golden woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus), … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Blue Hosta

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Joe Pye Weed

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Pink and Purple

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Eliza Waters

A simple gathering of spider flower (Cleome hassleriana), coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), zebra mallow (Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’) and Verbena bonariensis. Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Zebra Mallow

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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