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White Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Eliza Waters

These caterpillars seem to be everywhere at this time of year. While they are not poisonous, they can cause a stinging rash. Best to look, not touch! from Snopes.com: “The hairs on the caterpillar are long and bristle-like and spread … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Variety

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters

To feature more of my vase collection, I’m offering two vases for today’s IAVOM. The first, in an orange Blenko vase sporting autumn colors (that are showing around here in the trees faster than I’d like), are Dahlia ‘Tiki Torch’ with … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Latest Hatch

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Following up on my “It’s a Girl!” post from three weeks ago, my last two Monarch butterflies emerged from their chrysalises. Yesterday, a male (mid-rib vein dots on lower wing) and today, a female. They are beautiful and healthy, off … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Bold and Demure

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Trying to feature more of my vase collection, I’m showing two vases this week, one bold and one demure. The first is a blue, stoneware jug filled with bold, bright Zinnias (Z. elegans ‘Sprite’ mix and the only gold cactus-flowering type … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Birthday Cake

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Eliza Waters

I took a photo of this Zinnia blossom because I thought it looked like a tiny birthday cake, complete with candles aglow. It wasn’t until I processed the photo on my computer that I saw someone was already eating it. … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Sunny

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Nothing speaks of summer sunshine better than sunflowers (Helianthus annuus). Using my Artesa sunflower pocket vase, I’ve arranged three varieties, ‘Italian White,’ Lemon Queen’ and an unmarked gift packet item that I believe is ‘Pro-Cut Orange.’ Wild goldenrod (Solidago sp.) finishes the … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Eclipsed

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Millions of Americans witnessed yesterday’s solar eclipse, either through special glasses, livestreamed online or through pinhole devices. Where I live, we were predicted to have only 60% totality, so I wasn’t all that hyped. However, out of curiosity, I created … Continue reading →

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