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In A Vase On Monday – Linen White

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Eliza Waters

I thought that my Lenox porcelain ‘Daffodil’ vase would be nice to hold white daffodils and a few other white flowers currently in my garden for a soft, romantic look. Which led me to remember that this is wedding season. Then, I realized … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Narcissus ‘Salome’

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Eliza Waters

After a week of gray skies and rain, this week’s arrangement brightens the room thanks to the large-cupped daffodil, Narcissus ‘Salome.’ It opens a pale, peachy-yellow and soon deepens to salmon. A few branches from our flowering quince hedge (Chaenomeles … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Narcissi

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Eliza Waters

At last, there are sufficient flowers blooming in my garden to allow me to join Cathy at Rambling In the Garden, in her weekly In A Vase On Monday meme. For my first vase of the season, I’ve chosen narcissi from a fragrant, mixed collection that … Continue reading →

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Laundry, Earth Day and Meditation

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Eliza Waters

All my life, I’ve hung my laundry to dry on a clothesline when the temperature is 40F (4C) or higher. To some, it’s rather quaint and old-fashioned, but to me there is something reassuringly domestic about seeing clothes hung on … Continue reading →

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Looking Good November 6

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Foliage is the primary focus in the garden these days, with my current favorites being the above bridal wreath (Spirea x vanhouttei) and in the photo below, oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia). Both display multiple layers of color, adding light and depth. Beyond foliage as … Continue reading →

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Looking Good October 23

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Eliza Waters

After the hard frosts of last weekend, most of my garden is looking pretty grim. When you love the garden as much as we do, it can be a bit disheartening to bid this source of joy and inspiration adieu … Continue reading →

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Looking Good October 16

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters

The gloriously scarlet sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) peaked this week. I’m delighted with this new tree and am excited to think how it will only improve with age. From where I presently sit, what I see outside is the above pictured … Continue reading →

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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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Looking Good October 2

Posted on October 2, 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. After … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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