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In A Vase On Monday – Variety

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters

To feature more of my vase collection, I’m offering two vases for today’s IAVOM. The first, in an orange Blenko vase sporting autumn colors (that are showing around here in the trees faster than I’d like), are Dahlia ‘Tiki Torch’ with … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Bold and Demure

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Trying to feature more of my vase collection, I’m showing two vases this week, one bold and one demure. The first is a blue, stoneware jug filled with bold, bright Zinnias (Z. elegans ‘Sprite’ mix and the only gold cactus-flowering type … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Sunny

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Nothing speaks of summer sunshine better than sunflowers (Helianthus annuus). Using my Artesa sunflower pocket vase, I’ve arranged three varieties, ‘Italian White,’ Lemon Queen’ and an unmarked gift packet item that I believe is ‘Pro-Cut Orange.’ Wild goldenrod (Solidago sp.) finishes the … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday View August 22

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The sunflowers along the back have begun to bloom, Helianthus annuus  ‘Lemon Queen’ and ‘Italian White’ are to the left with a packet of mixed that look like they are all a variety used for the cut flower trade, not what … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Summer Sweet

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Summer Sweet (Clethra alnifolia) lives up to its name by filling the air with its sweet perfume. A small shrub native to eastern US, it will flower in sun or light shade, growing 3-6′ tall and 4-8′ wide. Mine hovers around … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – ‘Voodoo’

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The first Dahlia ‘Voodoo’ flowers opened yesterday, so get star billing in this week’s IAVOM. I love their rich, red-velvet blooms with a green eye. Unfortunately, the Japanese beetles like them, too, alas!   Small ‘Lemon Queen’ Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) have opened … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday View August 8

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Eliza Waters

A somewhat grainy view of the garden from the upstairs window shows more of the back of the garden, usually hidden from my usual viewpoint from the deck. Along the back left, vigorous Morning Glory (Ipomoea ‘Heavenly Blue’) vines, which I … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Floral Fireworks

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Eliza Waters

With spikes of gold Ligularia ‘The Rocket,’ burgundy-red fountains of Beebalm (Monarda didyma) and sprays of Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), fireworks came to mind after I arranged this week’s vase. Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) are white sparklers and the lavender Hosta flowers are cascading Roman … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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WPC: Textures

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Eliza Waters

In June, looking down off the deck, I’m treated with this pleasant, textured view of the garden below. It changes over time, but this stage is my favorite of the growing season. via Photo Challenge: Textures

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