Tag Archives: gardening

Silent Sunday

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Ever wonder if there is more you could do in your yard and garden to attract a greater diversity of birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife? YardMap is a citizen-science project of Cornell University that can assist you in creating a backyard … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Morning, Sunshine!

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Looking Good November 20

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Autumn progresses, as more and more plants in the garden go dormant. Walking around the garden, I search for those that are unwilling to pack it in for the year and are still strutting their stuff. We received some much needed … Continue reading →

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Looking Good November 6

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Foliage is the primary focus in the garden these days, with my current favorites being the above bridal wreath (Spirea x vanhouttei) and in the photo below, oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia). Both display multiple layers of color, adding light and depth. Beyond foliage as … Continue reading →

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Looking Good October 23

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Eliza Waters

After the hard frosts of last weekend, most of my garden is looking pretty grim. When you love the garden as much as we do, it can be a bit disheartening to bid this source of joy and inspiration adieu … Continue reading →

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Looking Good October 16

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters

The gloriously scarlet sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) peaked this week. I’m delighted with this new tree and am excited to think how it will only improve with age. From where I presently sit, what I see outside is the above pictured … Continue reading →

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Looking Good October 9

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I’m joining Gillian at Country Garden UK in her weekly meme Looking Good. She asks us to showcase highlights in our garden each week and link back to her site. Pop on over to see what’s special in gardener’s plots around the globe. As … Continue reading →

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