Monthly Archives: May 2013

What’s blooming in the garden?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

After a long winter, it is nice to finally see green and color everywhere I look. Last week, we had an entire week of cold temps, gray skys, and rain on and off. We now have bright sunshine and our … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Bleeding hearts, Clematis, Concord grapes, Cranesbill, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Fedco, Ferns, Gardening, Geraniums, Ladys Mantle, Lilacs, Organic gardening, Slitted plastic, Solomon's Seal, Viola | 15 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: In The Background

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

On this Memorial Day Weekend, I humbly submit this photo of the WWII Memorial with the Lincoln Memorial in the background. I have three uncles included in the WWII Registry. Thank you to everyone who has ever served in our Armed Forces. May we all strive … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Armed Forces, Lincoln Memorial, Photography, Washington DC, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background, WW II Memorial | 7 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – 05/22/13

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Cottage gardens, Gardening, Iris, Perennials, Photography, Spring, Wordless Wednesday | 7 Comments

Gardening or blogging

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It is that time of year when I have to choose – sit inside and blog about gardening or go outside and actually garden. Real gardening wins every time. We have a small family farm, and we all have our … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Birdbath, Clear slitted plastic, Cottage gardens, Fedco, Gardening, Lilacs, Master Gardener, Peonies, Perennials, Plant sales, Robins, Tulips | 17 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape…from winter

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Photography, Postaday, Viburnum, Viburnum carlesii, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape | 8 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – 05/15/13

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Crab Apple Tree, Ornamental Crab Apple Tree, Ornamental tree, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | 6 Comments

Gardening and DIY

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I must admit I like Pinterest – there I said it out loud. For me, it is like subscribing to a variety of magazines but only looking at the pages you want while skipping the ads. I visit a lot … Continue reading →