Monthly Archives: October 2021

Lessons learned

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The gardening chores are done, and the spring bulbs are planted. I bought a gardening auger from Aubuchon for under $20 that works with my battery drill to assist in bulb planting. I don’t know what took me so long … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Ames Gardening Auger, Apple season, Apples, Blogging community, COVID-19, Fall, Gardening, Macoun apples, New England, New Hampshire, Pandemic, Quilting | 72 Comments

Fall Checklist

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I am almost done, almost. A few more hours of cutting back, and gardening season is over. Well, except for all those bulbs that need to be planted and a ‘few’ weeds that need to be dug up. 🙂 Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Autumn, Bees, Dahlias, Fall, Fall color, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Pollinators, Vegetable gardening | 52 Comments

Coffee & Color

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I like good coffee. I mean I really like good coffee. ☕️ We enjoy Peet’s at home, and our coffee machine can grind beans, and it makes good coffee. Sometimes we’re out and about and want to grab a quick … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Autumn, Coffee, Fall, Fall color, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials | 82 Comments

The Big Return

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

In New England, what goes out in the spring must be returned in the fall. At least that is the routine if you want to enjoy those blooms again and use those items the following year and not have to … Continue reading →