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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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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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IAVOM – Recent Gleanings

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Eliza Waters

With tender annuals long gone, it’s slim pickings in my garden, but I managed to gather a few things for a vase this week. Witch alder foliage (Fothergilla major) shines this time of year, and I couldn’t resist clipping a … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Five ‘C’s

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Eliza Waters

This week, I share my last, pre-frost bouquet– one made of three ‘C’s: Calendula officinalis, Centaurea cyanus and Cosmos sulphureus. And I could add another two ‘C’s– color and contrast! These flowers are now just a sweet memory, but my … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Eliza Waters
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Looking Good October 9

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I’m joining Gillian at Country Garden UK in her weekly meme Looking Good. She asks us to showcase highlights in our garden each week and link back to her site. Pop on over to see what’s special in gardener’s plots around the globe. As … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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