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In A Vase On Monday – Last of the Peonies

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I feature the last of my peonies. This week’s warm temperatures will finish them for the year. They were spectacular and I am happy I got to enjoy them for three weeks. Yellow thermopsis (Thermopsis villosa), an American native … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Foxglove & Peonies

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I again chose peonies, which are at their height of bloom, perfuming the air around them like a little slice of heaven. Foxgloves have come in this week, standing sentinel in the spring bed, taking over from … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I love living in a small town. Events have a very personal feeling and Memorial Day has always been an important observance in my hometown. It is a solemn occasion honoring veterans, marked with prayer, speakers, boy and girl scouts reciting famous … Continue reading →

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Carolina Spring

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Here are some of the photos I took on my recent trip to the Carolinas. Since the only thing blooming in my yard when I left was snowdrops, it was like leapfrogging six weeks ahead into full spring. It was wonderful … Continue reading →

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Biltmore Estate

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Recently, while visiting my sister, I was fortunate to visit the Biltmore Estate, a 250-room French Renaissance chateau completed in 1895, located in Asheville, NC. It was a beautiful, warm day and we toured the gardens (such a treat!) and the … Continue reading →

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At Last

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

At last, there are flowers in my garden! While large patches of snow remain all over the yard, the sunny front bed offers up its gift of snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) in the spring sunshine. I’ve been waiting all winter for this … Continue reading →

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Nemesis

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Nemesis: (noun) arch rival, adversary, foe, opponent, arch enemy. Wren is not happy about this little chipmunk that has set up housekeeping in the stonewall right outside the door. So close, yet so far. I think he has figured out that … Continue reading →

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Spring Cheer

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Spring cheer comes in the form of golden daffodils from the market. Our yard is still covered in snow, so it’ll be a while yet before there are narcissus in bloom here. Just getting in the mood!

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WPC: Ephemeral

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Eliza Waters

WordPress Photography Challenge – Ephemeral: adjective 1. Lasting for a very short time. It took less than five days for these tulips to go from tight buds to blown flowers. Flowers are ephemeral by nature, making them all the more … Continue reading →

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Tulips in Color

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Since I received a couple of inquiries as to the color of the tulips in my last post, I thought I’d show what they look like in color. Tulipa ‘Purple Prince.’

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