Monthly Archives: February 2016

Flower Show

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Our local nursery, Wentworth Greenhouse, sponsored an Exotic Flower Show over the weekend. A fellow MG and I went Saturday afternoon. There were beautiful Orchids on display along with exotic animals. I don’t have any orchids, but I certainly do appreciate their … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: State of Mind

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The ocean rolls, pulls, pushes, and crashes. Life does that sometimes. Today is one of those days. 🙂 But, I’m off to walk a couple of miles, listen to my tunes, sew a few seams, and reclaim my mojo. Then … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Portland, Maine, has been called “America’s foodies small town” by Bon Appétit,” and one of the best places to eat in the Northeast” by the New York Times. There is also local talk about whether it could compete with San Francisco for … Continue reading →

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Big house, little house

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

A few weeks ago on a Thursday Doors post, Denise at Fernwood Nursery suggested I read “Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn.” So, I checked it out from my local library. It tells the history of the attached houses in old … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

New England definitely has four separate seasons. But, when the challenge came through for seasons, I immediately thought about seasonal flowers. I love spring flowers like Bleeding Hearts, have beds full of Day Lilies, appreciate the beauty of giant Sunflowers, and enjoy Poinsettias … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Some doors are fancy or architecturally engaging, but this door is pretty commercial and rather ordinary. Behind this simple door though are items that can cause your taste buds to cross over into the land of deliciousness. This is Micucci Grocery in Portland, … Continue reading →

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It’s Frosty Out There

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Sunday morning, Valentine’s Day, we woke up to -11 degrees F with a wind chill of -33. This morning it was  only -11 with no wind. Tomorrow it is going up to 50. If this weather roller coaster is a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Life Imitates Art

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Cape Neddick Light, or The Nubble Light as locals call it, is in York, Maine. On the left is a watercolor by Sharon Farber, CT, done in 2011. On the right is a photo I took in October 2014. If you … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday’s Winter Gift

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread
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She’s back

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Winter that is. The final count on Friday was 10″ of heavy wet but beautiful snow. It clung to the trees and bushes and looked like a Hallmark Christmas card. Once we had everything shoveled out, it was amazing to … Continue reading →

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