Tag Archives: Salvia officinalis

In A Vase On Monday – Peonies

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters

My peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) have come out in full force this past week and I have been enjoying them inside and out. Every time I walk by, I bury my nose in their soft petals and inhale deeply. Pure heaven! … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – After the Frost

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Eliza Waters

I missed creating a vase from my garden last Monday, but I’ve recovered from my despondency over the demise of much of my garden, so today I roused myself to see what I could come up with this week. I was … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Eliza Waters

For this week’s vase, I’ve used flat umbels of sedum (S. ‘Autumn Joy’), which have deepened to a rich burgundy with the cooler weather. The vibrant leaves of red maple (Acer rubrum) and the gray-green of sage (Salvia officinalis) provide compliment and contrast. Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis) flowers … Continue reading →

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