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IAVOM – High Summer Mix

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Eliza Waters

The most abundant time of year in my garden is here and today’s mix is proof of that. It is hard to limit myself when picking and I end up with a vase full every time I go out to … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers – Day Five

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Eliza Waters

It is Day Five of Cathy at Words and Herbs annual ‘A Week of Flowers‘, where she invites any and all to join her each day this week (until 7th December) to share a photo or two, taken over the past year, … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Vibrant

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Lots of new things in bloom this week! Vase-sized sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), I love the smaller size and the bees seem just as happy with them as they do the larger ones. Garden phlox (P. paniculata), Dahlia ‘Chilson’s Pride’, Hosta … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – September Blooms

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Eliza Waters

(Three images from my garden)

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IAVOM – Edging into August

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Noting a subtle change in the intensity of daylight, as well as the length of day, we’re edging towards summer’s end. Like a warning note, I’m reminded not to waste a moment of summer’s delightful days. Placed in a bed … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Snow Capped

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Eliza Waters
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Floral Friday – Giant Swallowtail

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Up Close

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday – Purple Coneflower

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM-Abundance

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Eliza Waters

The garden is blooming profusely with all the heat and rain we’ve had in the past week. The Astilbe chinensis var. taquettii are peaking and the Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are abundant. The Zinnias (Z. elegans ‘Cactus’) are starting to bloom and are … Continue reading →

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