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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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The Tuesday View April 25

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The grass is greening up and the perennials are growing in my mixed bed in the back yard. The giant alliums are leaping out of the ground, while the daylilies are not far behind. Lamb’s ears, iris, veronica and astilbe … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday View March 21

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Just wanted to show why I’m still not posting any spring flower photos. As you can see, it’ll be a while yet. With a nod to Cathy at Words and Herbs, who hosts a weekly meme of photos taken of the same … Continue reading →

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2016 Highlights

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Twelve months seem to pass in the mere blink of an eye. Thanks to my WordPress community for sharing the journey with me. I wish you all peace, health and abundance in the new year ahead.

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In A Vase On Monday – Holiday Swag

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Every year, I make a swag to hang on the post next to the mailbox out by the road. I’d like to think it cheers those driving by as well as the mail carrier. Made with branches of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) and Eastern … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Wreath & Window Box

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Every year, I decorate our woodshed with a handmade wreath, using a wire frame and attaching sprigs of Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) and Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia).  This year, I added gold spray-painted pine cones, faux eucalyptus picks and sparkly … Continue reading →

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