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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 7

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Many thanks to Cathy at Words and Herbs for hosting her annual Week of Flowers, a meme to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 6

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Words and Herbs is once again hosting her annual Week of Flowers to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect on all the … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 5

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Words and Herbs is once again hosting her annual Week of Flowers to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens this year. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect on … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 4

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Words and Herbs is once again hosting her annual Week of Flowers to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens this year. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect on … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 3

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Words and Herbs is once again hosting her annual Week of Flowers to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens this year. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect on … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 2

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Words and Herbs is once again hosting her annual Week of Flowers to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens this year. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect on … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 1

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Cathy at Words and Herbs is once again hosting her annual Week of Flowers to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens this year. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect on … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Last of the Season

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Eliza Waters

With frost expected tonight, I cleared my beds of all useable buds and blooms. It resulted in several vases, but this is the best of them. While some may think orange and pink don’t go together, I rather like the … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Pink & Purple

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Eliza Waters

As the nights grow colder, my annuals are slowing down considerably. I cut most of my Cleome and a generous handful of Verbena bonariensis for today’s vase. Dahlias, however, have been stalwart and continue to bloom a deeper, richer color. … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Pink & Burgundy

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The cool weather has enhanced the Dahlia colors– deep pink ‘Pinelands Princess’, fluffy ‘Chilson’s Pride’ and rich burgundy ‘Voodoo.’ Snapdragons, Zinnias and pink/purple Cleome add texture with Verbena bonariensis providing accent. The cobalt vase complements the mix, while contrasting with … Continue reading →

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