Tag Archives: Dahlias

IAVOM – Pink & Burgundy

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The cool weather has enhanced the Dahlia colors– deep pink ‘Pinelands Princess’, fluffy ‘Chilson’s Pride’ and rich burgundy ‘Voodoo.’ Snapdragons, Zinnias and pink/purple Cleome add texture with Verbena bonariensis providing accent. The cobalt vase complements the mix, while contrasting with … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Autumnal

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The foliage around the yard is starting to turn autumnal yellow, red and orange. My arrangement this week reflects those hues. Orange dahlias, nubby celosia and runner bean blossoms, burgundy-streaked rudbeckias, salmon zinnias, with purple asters, verbena and cleome offering … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Morning Light

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Enjoying the last of the dahlias in the morning light. While there are a few more buds that will reach flowering, cooler nights are slowing things down and frost will eventually end the show before the month is out. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Dahlias

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Three Littles

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Eliza Waters

I’m sharing three little vases this week. Nearly every day as I wander around the garden, I pick a bit of this or that to bring inside to enjoy. Not much makes me happier! Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Peachy Keen

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Eliza Waters

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A Week of Flowers – Day Two

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Words and Herbs has presented a challenge to cheer us all up: “From Sunday the 22nd through to Saturday the 28th let’s share a photo a day (or more than one if you like) of our flowers and gardens and brighten … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Frost Comes

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Early Sunday morning, we had our first frost. Saturday afternoon, I spent four hours in the garden harvesting what I could save of beans, basil and flowers and ended up with five arrangements. I plan on featuring one at a … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday – Purple Passion

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Eliza Waters

Dahlias have come on strongly in the garden, so I picked a few varieties to showcase. As these were gifted to me, I think I got their cultivar names right. In addition, there are pink and white Phlox (P. paniculata), … Continue reading →

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The Bridge of Flowers

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Eliza Waters

The Bridge of Flowers was once a trolley bridge built in 1908, crossing the Deerfield River between Buckland and Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. The trolley company shut down in 1927 and in 1929, the bridge was made into a garden by … Continue reading →

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