Tag Archives: flowers

My Gardens

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Although my gardens that I have been working in all summer have been blooming abundantly, it occurred to me that I haven’t written about them or posted photos. How remiss of me! So here is a recap of what has happened … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Be Here Now”  ~  Ram Das Words to live by. I often use this phrase to shift my focus back to the present moment, instead of ruminating about some past event or anticipating a future one. Some refer to it … Continue reading →

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A popular garden trend is planting to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Both are drawn to nectar-rich flowers, adding activity, sound and beauty to your garden. In early May, I know hummingbirds have returned when they visit my quince bushes. Right … Continue reading →

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Eliza Waters | 24 Comments

Spring Bulb Show

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

For two weeks every March, Smith College’s Lyman Conservatory in Northampton, Massachusetts hosts a spring bulb show. Two greenhouses are chock-full of forced narcissus, tulips and many types of miniature bulbs as well as branches of spring flowering shrubs such … Continue reading →

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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Eliza Waters

COUNTRY GARDENING in zone 5 “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” In March, month of the vernal equinox, New England transitions from winter to spring and can experience a broad range of weather from raging blizzard to warm days with … Continue reading →

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Tulip

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Something to brighten up this dreary, gray rainy day.

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Outside/Inside

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Outside, my front yard looks like this: And my back yard looks like this, beautiful with early morning shadows, with about two feet of snow (so far – it ain’t over yet – generally speaking, we get most of our snow … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Happiness held is the seed. Happiness shared is the flower.” ~ John Harrigan HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! (Persian Buttercup – Ranunculus asiaticus)

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Sound the Trumpets

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Luminous Beauty on a Winter Morning Miniature Amaryllis (Hippeastrum ‘Trentino’) related article: https://elizawaters.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/forcing-amaryllis/

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Laundry Meditation

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Eliza Waters

As far back as I can remember our laundry has hung to dry on a clothesline. To some, it’s rather quaint and old-fashioned, but to me there is something reassuringly domestic about seeing clothes hung in the sun or flapping … Continue reading →

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