Tag Archives: Aquilegia

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 – Look Within

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Bronze Iris

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Eliza Waters

My favorite bearded iris came into bloom this last week, so it is the star of this week’s vase. Gifted to me, the cultivar name is lost, alas, but I refer to it as my ‘root beer’ iris. Additionally, there … Continue reading →

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In the Garden – Solstice

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Solstice Greetings! On this longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, my gardens are full of many splendid flowers, so I decided to share a random few here with you. Cranesbill Geraniums are great performers in the garden … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Mostly Blue

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Eliza Waters

I meant this to be mostly blue and purple, but I got distracted while out picking– easy to do! I started with Lamb’s Ears (Stachys byzantina), Catmint (Nepeta racemosa) and cobalt blue Speedwell (Veronica ‘Crater Lake Blue’) to go with my … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Eliza Waters
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