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In A Vase On Monday – Summer Gold

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Eliza Waters

The garden is at its zenith and while we have some weeks ahead of us, I’m aware that the bonanza won’t last forever, which only serves to heighten my appreciation. I cleared my garden paths of the abundant tangle of flopping stems, … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Sweet Peas

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Eliza Waters

This week, I’m following the acronym K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Sweetie, or should that be Keep it simple, Sweetpea?  Two of my favorite subjects– cats and flowers – are featured on a slim pocket vase with a painting by C. Pradalie of a … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Seeing Red

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Things are pretty peaceful here on our quiet, seven-and-a-half acres, but this week I was ‘seeing red’ as my large patch of red bee balm (Monarda didyma), which is about 12′ in diameter out in the field, has come into glorious bloom, along with red sweet … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Ikebana

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Last week, Cathy issued a challenge to create an Ikebana arrangement for this week’s IAVOM post and though it has been decades since I tried my hand at it, I thought I would give it a go. Simplicity and asymmetry … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Red, White & Blue

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Eliza Waters

The Fourth of July is Independence Day here in the U.S. and as everyone is celebrating with fireworks and parades, my arrangement this week reflects the holiday spirit with the patriotic colors of red, white and blue. For the Stars … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Azure and Gold

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters

As highlighted in my last post, gold is predominant in my garden this week, so my vase features sundrops (Oenothera fruiticosa) and vertical spikes of Carolina lupine (Thermopsis caroliniana), along with contrasting azure globes of Allium azureum.  There are also gold stars of yellow … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Voluptuous Peonies

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Eliza Waters

I adore the voluptuous, scented blossoms of peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) and wish their all-too-short blooming season would last longer. Today, I deadheaded the terminal buds that have gone by and now have the smaller secondary buds to enjoy.  It is supposed to be warm the … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Peonies

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters

My peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) have come out in full force this past week and I have been enjoying them inside and out. Every time I walk by, I bury my nose in their soft petals and inhale deeply. Pure heaven! … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Iris and Lupine

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Heavy rain today, pushing down the lupines (Lupinus polyphyllus), made them the obvious choice for this week’s vase. The purple Siberian iris (I. siberica), with its deep veining on its falls, and golden heirloom bearded iris (I. germanica, unknown cultivar) are … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Lilacs

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Eliza Waters

A simple vase of lilacs this week needs no further introduction. Its fragrance is sublime! Thanks to Cathy at Rambling In the Garden,  who hosts a weekly meme to showcase what is blooming in our gardens by creating arrangements to enjoy inside our homes. … Continue reading →

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