Monthly Archives: August 2015

Weekly Photo Challenge: From Every Angle

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Beautiful day, light sea breeze, and a picnic dinner for two under a lovely tree – perfect from every angle on the last Friday evening of August. Best wishes for a nice weekend. 🙂 If you are interested in New England … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged New Castle, New Hampshire, Photography, Picnic for two, Seagulls, The Commons, The Great Island Common, Wood Island Life Saving Station | 18 Comments

Thursday Peace Doors

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Yesterday’s events in Virginia, as well as all the preceding ones, caused me to think about peace as I was looking for a Thursday Door entry. These are the beautiful gates at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, where the Peace Flame burns bright. I keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Netherlands, Peace, Peace Flame, Peace Palace, Photography, The Hague, Thursday Doors, Tolerance, Understanding | 46 Comments

Fairy House

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

There once was a strong oak tree that sheltered the animals and created a shade garden. It became weak and started dropping large branches over the power lines. It had to come down. Then there was a stump. The end. Hardly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Fairy house, Garden art, Hosta, Moss, Shade gardens, Tree stump, Tree stump fairy house | 47 Comments

Sweet Thursday Doors

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

On our recent trip to Maine, we stopped in Camden. I love Camden. I know, I know, there are locals who think it is too sweet or too expensive, but it is one beautiful little New England town. It has a lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Bakery, Camden, Cappy's Bakery, Cappy's Chowder House, Maine, Photography, Thursday Doors, Waterfall, Whoopie Pies | 31 Comments

Hot, humid and still gardening

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It is hot and humid, but I’m not complaining because I’m surrounded by color everywhere I look. How humid? Well, I have to let my clothes dry out before I can put them in the dirty clothes basket. I’m not spending … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Cucumbers, Fairy house, Gardening, Gettysburg, Tomatoes, Tree stump | 50 Comments

Silent but happy Sunday

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Gardening, Photography, Silent Sunday | Tagged Flowers, Gardening, Hibiscus, Photography, Roses, Silent Sunday | 20 Comments

Thursday Doors

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

This door is from our time spent in Bruges, Belgium. It’s massive, has a smaller door within for easy access, nice strapping hardware, lines in the wood, and the huge wreath tops it off. And, it sits behind an iron gate. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Belgium, Bruges, Photography, Thursday Doors | 20 Comments

Master Gardener Monday

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

A while ago, fellow blogger Jan at Quiltify, asked if I’d explain the Master Gardener program. Here in New Hampshire it is under the umbrella of the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. They offer two classes each year with interviews … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Cooperative Extension, CSA, Cutting flowers, Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Program, Tomatoes, University of New Hampshire | 31 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

In May this year, while walking the streets of Trier, Germany, I saw this sewer manhole cover. Why did I stop to take a photo? Well, manhole covers here in the United States are mostly serviceable and all the same. But, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Beneath Your Feet, Coat of arms, Germany, Manhole cover, Photography, Sewer manhole cover, Trier, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet | 14 Comments

Thursday Farm Doors

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

On a recent trip to McKenzie’s Farm Stand in Milton, NH, to purchase blueberries, peaches, and their famous apple cider donuts, I noticed a large yellow barn. Well to anyone who always carries a camera, you know what that means … Continue reading →