Monthly Archives: May 2018

Beautiful weather

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Looking for me? I’ve been outdoors most of the time. When you’re outdoors do you have to deal with ticks? NH is listed as the state with the highest record of Lyme disease due to the high tick population and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Container plantings, Gardening, Heirloom vegetables, Iris, Organic vegetables, Raised beds, Stock tank plantes, Thursday Doors, Ticks | 66 Comments

Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Here in the United States, today is Memorial Day. To many it is a three-day weekend providing opportunities for trips to the beach, picnics, barbecues, camping, or an extra day off from work – all good things. However, the real … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged American Cemetery Luxembourg, American Cemetery Manilla, Memorial Day, Memorial Day 2018, New England, New Hampshire, Tablets of the Missing | 24 Comments

In the garden

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’m wiped out. Boo hoo, I know. 😎 The MG plant sale went off on Sunday even though we had several threats of heavy rain. A little over 1,000 individual plants were sold, and we deposited over $4,000 which will go … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Container plantings, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Gardening, Memorial Day, No Facilities, Sodium chloride damage, Spring, Supertunia | 53 Comments

Spring has sprung

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I know I complained about spring taking its own sweet time about getting here, but she has surely arrived. I can tell by the blisters on my hand, the soreness in my back, a never-ending list of outside chores, 52 … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Gardening, Leaf blowers, Outdoor chores, Perennials, Plant Sale, Spring, Spring flowers | 55 Comments

Thursday Doors

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The Amtrak Downeaster travels between Massachusetts and Maine Depending upon the day of the week there are either five or seven trains running in both directions. I like knowing I live in a town with a train station. I even … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Amtrak, Downeaster, Fernwood Nursery, National Train Day, No Facilities, Notes from the Hinterland, Old Dogs New Truck, Photography, Thursday Doors, Trains | 66 Comments

Dirty nails

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I have dirty nails which means it’s definitely gardening season here in New England. 🙂 The Bleeding Hearts are starting to bloom, the other perennials are popping up, and three blisters later, I had raked 23 bags and two pickup … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Croton plants, Gardening, Golden Varigated Sweet Iris, Live fire pit, Perennials, Plant Sale, Tomato plants | 60 Comments

Sunny Wednesday

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The thermometer is going to hit 87 in my part of the world today. Let’s remember – a week ago, jackets, hats, and gloves were required. Dare I say that I think we have messed with the environment a little … Continue reading →