Tag Archives: In a Vase on Monday

IAVOM – Peony Finale

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Soft pink peonies (P. lactiflora) are making their last appearance here as a heat wave is due this week, which surely will end their glorious reign. Similarly, the last of the columbines (Aquilegia vulgaris) with their interesting seed heads. Carolina … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Precious Jewels

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Eliza Waters

The colors in this week’s vase remind me of precious gemstones: rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls. Too bad I don’t have those for props! 🤩 Instead, I have ruby peonies (P. lactiflora no ID), sapphire veronica (V. ‘Crater Lake Blue’), … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Bronze Iris

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Eliza Waters

My favorite bearded iris came into bloom this last week, so it is the star of this week’s vase. Gifted to me, the cultivar name is lost, alas, but I refer to it as my ‘root beer’ iris. Additionally, there … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day to remember the men and women who died in service to our country. I hope in the midst of the bustling activities with family and friends one takes a moment to … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Scentsational

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) have burst into bloom this week and collecting a vaseful is one of my biggest spring delights. Burying my nose into those scented blossoms is delicious aromatherapy! Adding a tiara of white bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabile alba) … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Inspiration

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Sometimes inspiration for an arrangement comes from just one small corner of my garden, as is the case today. Narcissus ‘Pipit’, Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum), Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) and Korean Spicebush (Viburnum carlesii) are lovely companions in the garden … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – More Daffs

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Eliza Waters

I get to use my Lenox daffodil vase this week! Narcissi ‘Thalia’, ‘Starlight Sensation’ and ‘Pipit’ share the limelight. Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Hope Springs

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Eliza Waters

I picked all the nearly open daffodils (Narcissus ‘Jetfire’ and ‘February Gold’) in my yard before the recent snowstorm dumped over five inches of heavy ‘wintery-mix’ upon us (shared in a post yesterday). Luckily, it seems that most of the … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Japanese Quince

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Forced Japanese quince blossoms (Chaenomeles japonica) catch the late afternoon light. The low hedge I took them from is along the walkway outside the window. I keep the vicious thing trimmed short, otherwise it would overtake the walk and its … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Forcing Spring

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Eliza Waters

While we await the real thing outside, an easy pick-me-up is a vase of forced forsythia, golden sunshine! Thanks to our host Cathy of Rambling in the Garden for her meme In a Vase on Monday Click the link to … Continue reading →

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