Monthly Archives: October 2017

Storm

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I won’t moan and groan here about the storm. Philippe, that came through on Sunday and Monday after what so many others have gone through this year. I’ll just share the facts. Over 1M in the Northeast and 300,000 in … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Welcome to my door this Thursday. I’ll put the coffee on. 🙂 We live in a large two-family farmhouse built in the early 1800’s with a handsome barn on almost four acres of land. Our daughter and her family live … Continue reading →

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Fall Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

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Busy October

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ve been digging, deadheading, mowing, and raking. I’m moving my to-do list along. Are you raking leaves yet? If you live in New England and have maple trees, Ship Foliage in Massachusetts is willing to pay $1 for each perfect red, yellow, and orange … Continue reading →

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Beer and Menopause

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Who knew we’d ever see those two words together. As most of you know, I love a good craft beer. Locally, I’m partial to the Portsmouth Brewery because we know the head brewer, Matt Gallagher. He is the nephew of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

My road trip last week to Lowell, Massachusetts, included the afternoon spent at the National Historical Park Lowell. In numerous towns across New England there are mill buildings. We have three here – Cocheco, Sawyer, and Washington. They have been … Continue reading →

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Quilts and Prayers

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I went on a road trip last week with a couple of friends. We headed about an hour south to Lowell, MA, to check out the New England Quilt Museum. What a humbling and creative experience to see the works … Continue reading →

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