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IAVOM – Pink and Purple

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Eliza Waters

A simple gathering of spider flower (Cleome hassleriana), coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), zebra mallow (Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’) and Verbena bonariensis. Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Zebra Mallow

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Bridge of Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Eliza Waters

The Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts USA

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IAVOM – Pretty Kitty

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Today, I stuffed my kitty-in-the-garden pocket vase full of posies to mirror those painted on the vase. Pollen-heavy Japanese anemone (Anemone x hybrida), a few stems of second flush foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), pink cranesbill (Geranium x hybrida), white gooseneck loosestrife … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Nepeta

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Lime Green and Pink

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Eliza Waters

A mix of lime green flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata) and Zinnia elegans ‘Envy’ with pink spider flower (Cleome hassleriana), coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and zebra mallow (Malva sylvestris). Accents are mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea) and love-in-a-mist seed pods (Nigella damascena). Thanks … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Not Pink

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Eliza Waters

I thought I’d change things up this week and share a vase that isn’t pink. 🙃 Primary-colored florals of summer are boldly on display today! Blue globe thistle (Echinops ritro), red montbretia (Crocosmia aurea ‘Lucifer’), yellow black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Sunflower

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Summer Garden Tour

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Eliza Waters

Some highlights (eight photos) taken while meandering in my garden…

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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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