Tag Archives: In a Vase on Monday

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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IAVOM – Terrarium

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Using a glass cookie jar, I made this terrarium back in late December before the snow and freezing temps closed the window of opportunity of foraging in the woods, but I never got around to sharing it here. I guess … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Repurposed for the Holidays

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Eliza Waters

An old wooden bucket I filled with Annabelle and Oak-leaf Hydrangea flower heads, tufts of Miscanthus grass and seed capsules from Balloon flower (Platycodon) for my IAVOM post on Cathy’s 10th anniversary has been updated for the Christmas season. I … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – 10th Anniversary

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Today is the 10th anniversary of In a Vase on Monday, a garden meme hosted by the intrepid Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. She has once again thrown down an anniversary challenge for contributors – “When is a vase … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Last of the Season

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Eliza Waters

With frost expected tonight, I cleared my beds of all useable buds and blooms. It resulted in several vases, but this is the best of them. While some may think orange and pink don’t go together, I rather like the … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Pink & Purple

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Eliza Waters

As the nights grow colder, my annuals are slowing down considerably. I cut most of my Cleome and a generous handful of Verbena bonariensis for today’s vase. Dahlias, however, have been stalwart and continue to bloom a deeper, richer color. … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Pink & Burgundy

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The cool weather has enhanced the Dahlia colors– deep pink ‘Pinelands Princess’, fluffy ‘Chilson’s Pride’ and rich burgundy ‘Voodoo.’ Snapdragons, Zinnias and pink/purple Cleome add texture with Verbena bonariensis providing accent. The cobalt vase complements the mix, while contrasting with … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Autumnal

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Eliza Waters

The foliage around the yard is starting to turn autumnal yellow, red and orange. My arrangement this week reflects those hues. Orange dahlias, nubby celosia and runner bean blossoms, burgundy-streaked rudbeckias, salmon zinnias, with purple asters, verbena and cleome offering … Continue reading →

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