Candles
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Candles, Celebrations, Conifers, Ferncliff, Fun in the Garden, Holiday Decorating, Home, Lighting, Nature, New England, Secret Garden at Ferncliff, Shrubs for Winter Interest, Shrubs with Colorful Twigs/Stems, stonework, The Seasons, Winter, Winter Garden, Winter Gardening
The Magical Moment of First Snow…
The Magical Moment of First Snow It seems that suddenly the world is all a’swirl with a dizzying array of frozen, white flakes. Just now running out the door with a million things to do, but I simply had to share the magical moment of First Snow… Cornus alba ‘Siberica’ – First Snow Cotoneaster and […]
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Artful Garden Objects, Candles, Celebrations, Decorating Ideas, Dried Flowers, Flower arrangements, Holiday Decorating, Home, Hydrangea, Indoor Table Arrangements, Other Blogs, Thanksgiving, The Seasons
A Time for Gathering Friends & Family, Harvest Dinners & Giving Thanks…
Happy Thanksgiving ! In this season of giving thanks, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you for following The Gardener’s Eden. Thank you for  your many delightful comments and email correspondence, and thank you for sharing this site with your friends. I truly love hearing from you, both here on the […]
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Artful Garden Objects, Candles, Ferncliff, Garden Design, Garden Design Photos, Garden Party, Gifts for Gardeners, Lighting, Luminarias (Tin), Night Garden
Shadows Lengthen & Darkness Falls: Illuminate Autumn’s Velvety Nights…
Simple Tin Buckets filled with Sand and Tea Lights Line the Stone Steps at Ferncliff Twilight in the garden: dusky violet skies and long shadows brush the horizon. Night falls, and the silhouettes of flowers and feathery foliage sway dramatically in the fading light. This is my favorite time to walk through the garden, watching […]
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Artful Garden Objects, Candles, Celebrations, Decorating the Garden, Garden Design, Garden Design Photos, Garden projects for kids, Gardening Inspiration, Gifts for Gardeners, Holiday Decorating, Lighting, Luminarias (Tin), The Seasons, Winter Garden
Create A Glowing Garden in Any Season: Handmade Tin Luminarias…
Tin Luminarias Glowing on the Winter Garden Path A few years ago, I attended a beautiful winter party at a friend’s house. She took the time to make the night special, and I will always remember the warmth and glow of her house, lit from within by hundreds of candles, as I arrived on that […]
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Bowls, Candles, Reflections, Secret Garden at Ferncliff, Secret Gardens, The Seasons, Winter Garden
A Prayer for Haiti…
Sending Hope. Sending Help. Sending Prayers. Send what you can to Haiti… American Red Cross United Nations World Food Programme Stand With Haiti – Partners in Health *** All content on this site, (with noted exceptions), is the property of The Gardener’s Eden and may not be used or reproduced without express written consent. Please […]
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Candles, Christmas Trees, Holiday Decorating, Indoor Table Arrangements, Lighting, Winter Garden, Winter Solstice, Woodland plants
Peace on Earth…
Wishing you all things Merry and Bright ! Happy Holidays ! *** *Bright red cranberries and candles make a lovely, quick and natural centerpiece for the holiday table. To make one like mine, (I snapped the top photo last night while wrapping presents): Â fill a shallow glass bowl, (midway to the top), with water. Add […]
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Art Inspired by Nature, Bee Keeping/Products/Info, Beneficial Animals and Insects, Bug Defense for Gardeners, Candles, Gifts for Gardeners
Art Inspired by Nature: A Moment with Talented Author, Artisan and Beekeeper Marina Marchese of Red Bee Apiary…
The lovely and welcoming Red Bee Apiary in Weston, Connecticut Marina Marchese: beekeeping farmer, author and founder of Red Bee Apiary Photograph by Jeff Becker The subject of this weeks ‘Art Inspired by Nature’ on The Gardener’s Eden, is a lovely and talented woman living the life of many a discontented, city-dweller’s dreams. Not only […]
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Candles, Indoor Table Arrangements, Late Autumn Garden, Lighting, Plants for Texture, Uncategorized
Bringing Nature’s Beauty Indoors: Creating a Festive Mood at the Holiday Dinner Table with Candles and Natural Treasures…
Bittersweet and floating votive candles… As we begin celebrating the holidays this season, our attentions turn toward the table, where we gather to celebrate and give thanks. Now that I have finished shopping for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving feast, I am beginning to play with some seasonal arrangements to greet my guests and illuminate the dining area. […]
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