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In A Vase On Monday – Bleeding Hearts

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Eliza Waters

My bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) are coming on fantastically and were the obvious choice for today’s arrangement. The past two weeks have been quite chilly with a few nights that threatened frost, but luckily we’ve squeaked through without any damage to … Continue reading →

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Backyard Visitor

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters

I was surprised and delighted to see this handsome fellow, a Great Horned Owl, in our backyard today.  They aren’t very common in our woods to my knowledge. In the twenty-seven years that I’ve lived here, I’ve seen only one. … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday View May 9

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) on the edge of the lawn bravely continues to survive and bloom. While this past winter wasn’t too bad, it was a previous, deeply cold one and heavy snowstorm that threatened its survival. It limps along. … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Salome & Quince

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) hedge is in full bloom this week, drawing in bumblebees, a flashy male Baltimore oriole and our summer resident ruby-throated hummingbird. It is not a plant I love– its exuberant growth must be trimmed frequently, its … Continue reading →

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Exposed

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Eliza Waters

via Daily Prompt: Exposed In response to today’s WP prompt, I thought this the perfect shot. A rare, surprise EF-1 tornado ripped through sections of our town in late February, leaving many forested areas suddenly exposed. Nature’s clear cutting, complete … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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In A Vase On Monday – Narcissi

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Eliza Waters

A neighbor has a field full of narcissi and sells them at 1950’s prices – impossible to pass up. I brought home this armload and made three arrangements. Not only beautiful to look at, they are deliciously fragrant as well. … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Eliza Waters

 

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The Tuesday View April 25

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The grass is greening up and the perennials are growing in my mixed bed in the back yard. The giant alliums are leaping out of the ground, while the daylilies are not far behind. Lamb’s ears, iris, veronica and astilbe … Continue reading →

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