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Silent Sunday

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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The Tuesday View June 27

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The main garden progresses, filling in abundantly. A magnet for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies, Carolina lupine (Thermopsis villosa) is standing tall. Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) and Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) all together present a yellow palate and Lamb’s Ears (Stachys byzantina) blossoms in front give bees plenty of forage. Other things … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Abundance

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Yellow seems to be the dominant color in my garden this week with Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa), Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) and Carolina Lupine (Thermopsis villosa) all in peak bloom. I ended up arranging three bouquets and couldn’t decide which one to … Continue reading →

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Planting for Pollinators

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Eliza Waters

As this is Pollinator Week (June 19-25), let’s think about planting for pollinators. Gardening to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, which are drawn to nectar and pollen-rich flowers, adds activity, sound and beauty to our garden. But more importantly, it … Continue reading →

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Blossom: Papaver orientale

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Eliza Waters

via Daily Prompt: Blossom

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Hail!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Eliza Waters

While it could be worse, a gardener never likes to see hail in the garden once the plants have leafed out. 😦

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The Tuesday View May 23

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Two weeks of ample rain and a three-day heat wave have created the perfect conditions for growth in the garden and beyond. Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’ have begun blooming and A. giganteum are nearly so. The heat burnt its foliage– … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday View May 9

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) on the edge of the lawn bravely continues to survive and bloom. While this past winter wasn’t too bad, it was a previous, deeply cold one and heavy snowstorm that threatened its survival. It limps along. … Continue reading →

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