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IAVOM – Big and Little

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Eliza Waters

At least once a summer, I get the itch to create a really large arrangement in one of my hefty vases. This blown glass beauty I brought back (very carefully as a carry-on) from a trip to Poland. The whole … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Fruits and Seeds

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Eliza Waters

The season of seeds and fruits is upon us. Today’s vase shows Cotoneaster berries and ruby-red Penstemon ‘Husker’s Red’ seed heads. Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), pale yellow Zinnia elegans and beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis) complete the arrangement. Thanks to Cathy at … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Dancing Delights

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Eliza Waters

It is delightful to have a garden full of flowers from which to create a vase or two whenever the inspiration hits me. Dahlia ‘Chilson’s Pride’ (light pink/white) and D. ‘Pinelands Princess’ (dark pink) are coming on strongly now, providing … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – First Dahlias

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Eliza Waters

My first dahlias opened this week, so my vase celebrates their arrival. Dahlia ‘Chilson’s Pride’ (light pink/white) and D. ‘Pinelands Princess’ (dark pink) are accompanied by light and dark pink Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana), purple Verbena bonariensis, yellow Zinnia elegans, … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Summer Sunshine

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Eliza Waters

My sunflower pocket vase arrangement this week celebrates the glory of summer with a mix from my cutting beds (in the background, right): Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis), Zinnia elegans and Z. angustifolia), Gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta), Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), Marigold … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Composites

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Eliza Waters

A mix of annual composite flowers are now coming into bloom in my garden. Featured today are a mix of Gloriosa Rudbeckias, including ‘Cherry Brandy’ and some creamy Zinnia elegans. Foliage is Coleus (Plectranthus) and Rhododendron leaves. Thanks to Cathy … Continue reading →

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A Week of Flowers 2023 – Day 7

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Eliza Waters

Many thanks to Cathy at Words and Herbs for hosting her annual Week of Flowers, a meme to showcase flowers we grew in our gardens. As we head into the last month of the year, it is good to reflect … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Zinnias & Cleome

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday – Monarch

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday – Side View

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Eliza Waters
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