Tag Archives: In a Vase on Monday

IAVOM – SummeryYellow

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Summer is here with all its delicious offerings, and what color shouts ‘Summer!’ better than sunny yellow? Yellow bush pea (Thermopsis villosa), sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa L. ssp. tetragona) and yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) accompanied by oxeye daisies (Leucanthemumm vulgare) and feverfew (Tanacetum … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Peonies

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Eliza Waters

In my opinion, peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) are the elegant queen of the June garden. In this week’s vase, her courtiers pale in comparison– Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium ‘Crater Lake Blue’, lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis), white yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and oxeye … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Iris Plus

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Bearded Iris (I. germanica) have dominated the garden this week and I’m enjoying my root beer-colored cultivar (a passalong, so no ID), as well as a new edition: ‘Champagne Elegance.’ Also in the vase are a couple soon-to-pass Allium atropropureum, … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Aquilegia & Allium

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Eliza Waters

While working in the garden, I accidentally snapped off a bud near the top of a stem of honey garlic (Allium siculum). Rather than discard it, I figured I could at least enjoy the opening flowers if I found a … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Today is Memorial Day in the US, a day when we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. As I age, the day seems more poignant, the sacrifice too great. My heart goes out … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Allium Time

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Purple globes of allium (A. atropurpureum) started blooming this week in my large garden, so I had to cut a few to feature this week, along with Johnny-jump-ups (Viola tricolor), white forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) and a few furry lamb’s ears … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Dogwood Ikebana

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Eliza Waters

I was inspired to use my ikebana vase today for different look. Dogwood blossoms (Cornus florida), white bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’) and ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Narcissus and More

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Eliza Waters

My Lenox daffodil vase is the perfect choice to feature some of the parade of Narcissus making its way across my yard. Narcissus ‘Pipit’ and ‘Cheerfulness’ are joined by Japanese flowering quince (Chaenomeles japonica), yellow cowslips (Primula veris) and a … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Narcissus Posy

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Eliza Waters

My yard is abloom with many kinds of Narcissus, planted over the several decades that we’ve lived here. Yesterday’s rain pushed a few down onto their faces, so I plucked a handful for a vase. I added one ‘Apricot Emperor’ … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – First Vase of the Season

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Eliza Waters

Things are starting to pop as the weather warms and we head further into spring. My first vase of the season features three early cultivars of Narcissus and a few red twig dogwood snips. Nice to be back to creating … Continue reading →

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