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IAVOM – Peony Finale

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Soft pink peonies (P. lactiflora) are making their last appearance here as a heat wave is due this week, which surely will end their glorious reign. Similarly, the last of the columbines (Aquilegia vulgaris) with their interesting seed heads. Carolina … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Precious Jewels

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Eliza Waters

The colors in this week’s vase remind me of precious gemstones: rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls. Too bad I don’t have those for props! 🤩 Instead, I have ruby peonies (P. lactiflora no ID), sapphire veronica (V. ‘Crater Lake Blue’), … 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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In A Vase On Monday – Peonies

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Eliza Waters

  The Summer Solstice is upon us here in the northern hemisphere and with the warm, long days and ample rain, my garden is exuberantly blooming. Peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) have burst forth this week and were the obvious choice for this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Garden Highlights – June 24

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Eliza Waters

A review of what is happening in my garden this week: Mountain laurel (above), (Kalmia latifolia ‘Carousel’) is the best I’ve ever seen it and many local gardeners are reporting the same about their mountain laurel. The native white form grows … Continue reading →

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