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Carolina Spring

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Here are some of the photos I took on my recent trip to the Carolinas. Since the only thing blooming in my yard when I left was snowdrops, it was like leapfrogging six weeks ahead into full spring. It was wonderful … Continue reading →

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Biltmore Estate

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Recently, while visiting my sister, I was fortunate to visit the Biltmore Estate, a 250-room French Renaissance chateau completed in 1895, located in Asheville, NC. It was a beautiful, warm day and we toured the gardens (such a treat!) and the … Continue reading →

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At Last

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

At last, there are flowers in my garden! While large patches of snow remain all over the yard, the sunny front bed offers up its gift of snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) in the spring sunshine. I’ve been waiting all winter for this … Continue reading →

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Spring Cheer

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Spring cheer comes in the form of golden daffodils from the market. Our yard is still covered in snow, so it’ll be a while yet before there are narcissus in bloom here. Just getting in the mood!

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Orchid Show Redux

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Since there were still some more great images that didn’t make it into my first Orchid Show post, I thought I would offer another view of the marvelously varied world of orchids.

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Orchid Show

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters

At this time of year, I eagerly embrace anything that involves growing plants so when I saw a flyer for an orchid show sponsored by the local orchid society, I knew it was just the thing to take my mind off … Continue reading →

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In A Vase on Monday: Forsythia

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Rambling in the Garden has issued an In a Vase on Monday Weekly Challenge to create a vase from things we’ve gathered from our own garden. I first heard about it from friend and fellow blogger Elizabeth at A Forest … Continue reading →

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Love Lingers

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I ❤ these red tulips! Is it spring yet?

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Eliza Waters

It’s beginning to look very autumnal around here! The red maples, sumac and Virginia creeper are blazing red. The birch trees are turning gold and leaves everywhere are drifting down with the slightest breeze, crackling and swishing underfoot with each step … Continue reading →

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Frost Predicted

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Those who don’t garden probably wonder about the sanity of those who do, particularly when they come upon a scene like this. At this time of year, why attempt to postpone the inevitable? Protecting tender annuals from a late frost … Continue reading →

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