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In The Garden

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Eliza Waters

The main garden is showing gold, silver and purple these days. Lamb’s Ears (Stachys byzantina) are blooming, which I leave for the bees, purple catmint (Nepeta mussinii) is looking the best ever in various spots throughout the garden; four golden … Continue reading →

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Floral Treats

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Eliza Waters

While this bouquet is a fragrant memory, I wanted to share it with you. Luscious peonies (Paeonia), Coral Bells (Heuchera ‘Lime Rickey’) and Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) racemes and the very last Bearded Iris bud scented the room while it lasted. More … Continue reading →

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In My Garden

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Eliza Waters

My clematis this year are giving me the best show I’ve ever had in my garden. Here are a few others blooming right now~ Iris: Columbine: (Click on any image to embiggen.) June is such a lovely month in the … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Eliza Waters
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Peony Bouquet

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Eliza Waters

A garden bouquet made with the first peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) of the season, with burgundy Geranium phaeum, white bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’) and Anemone canadensis.  The wild grass gives a meadow look to the arrangement and the hearts on … Continue reading →

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Narcissi & Tulips

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Eliza Waters

It’s nice to have vases of flowers cut from my garden once again. I’ve missed having them. Above are some mixed, sweetly-scented Narcissi in a deep cobalt vase. Out front are a mix of Tulipa ‘Charming Beauty’ and Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis,’ … Continue reading →

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Biophilia

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Eliza Waters

Biophilia, first termed in 1984 by E.O. Wilson, is defined as the innate human need to connect with nature. As most gardeners know, there are more benefits to gardening than just fresh produce and flowers. It is the sense of … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Sort Of

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Eliza Waters

While this isn’t in a vase, I wanted to share this lovely Hippeastrum hybrid that is now blooming in my sunspace. A few weeks ago, I accompanied my spouse on a stop to one of those big DIY retailers. Not … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Autumn Poppies

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Dried poppy seed pods make a simple arrangement along with a mini-pumpkin brushed in gold as a prop. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the US, with pumpkin pie an essential part of the feast. Best wishes and gratitude to … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – 4th Anniversary

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Eliza Waters

This week is the fourth anniversary for Cathy at Rambling In the Garden’s  meme to showcase arrangements created from our gardens. To celebrate, she has requested that we create an arrangement in an object not normally used for a vase. As you can … Continue reading →

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