Category Archives: Cottage Perennials

Perennially Yours

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Here in New England, Perennially Yours is synonymous with Kerry Ann Mendez, speaker, author, gardening expert, designer and event organizer. I have heard Ms. Mendez speak several times and have always enjoyed the opportunity so I jumped at the chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Banana Boat Sedge, Brazel Berries, Kerry Ann Mendez, Lemony Lace Elderberry, Perennially Yours, Raised beds, Vista Series Petunias, Watering the garden, Wicking | 35 Comments

Wordless Wednesday in the garden

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening, Vegetable Gardening, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Catmint, Christmas Fern, Cucumbers, Heirloom tomatoes, Hosta, Lettuce, Organic gardening, Peony, Perennial Geranium, Raised beds, Red Cherry Grape Tomato, Red Raspberries, Snapdragons | 17 Comments

September garden color

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I get a chill just writing September. Where did the summer go? I wanted it to last longer after that wicked winter. Oh well, I guess I need some cheese with my whine. 🙂 The flower gardens are still lush … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening | Tagged Brown eyed susans, Butterfly bush, Coneflowers, Coreopsis, Flower gardens, Hydrangea, Knockout Rose, Marigolds, Perennials, Phlox, Rose of Sharon | 13 Comments

Phlox

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Phlox have been around for a long time and there are many cultivars. They were prominent in gardens in the first half of the 1900’s and fell out of favor in the second half of the century. Recently they have resurfaced … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening | 12 Comments

In the garden

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It is bursting at the borders. The day lilies are still blooming, the brown-eyed susans and coneflowers are coming into their own, and the mop head hydrangea are beautiful. We have had enough rain to keep the perennials blossoming and spreading so … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Blackberries, Brown eyed susans, Coneflowers, Cucumbers, Day lilies, Hydrangea, Mop head hydrangeas, Perennials, Raspberries, Squash, Tomatoes, Yellow Beans | 12 Comments

Mid June Perennial Show

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I garden with perennials. If there was a support group for perennial lovers, I’d be on the board. I am always amazed that they go dormant in the winter, survive under months of snow cover, and then return like a good friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Bearded Iris, Catmint, Cottage gardens, Gardening, Hardy Geraniums, Hosta, Knockout Rose, Peony, Perennials, Poppy, Siberian Iris, Thyme | 15 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Waiting

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Butterflies, Butterfly House, Cottage gardens, Gardening with perennials, Perennials | 7 Comments

Gardening inside

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Our gardens contain mostly perennials. Perennials are work horses that produce all season long and then hibernate and survive under feet of snow for five months. For an initial investment of $9-$30, a perennial will produce for years and can also be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening | Tagged Alyssum, Annuals, Cottage gardening, Dividing plants, Gardening, Lobelia, Organic gardening, Perennials, Starting Seeds, Sweet Potato Vine | 14 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Phlox

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Cottage garden, Perennials, Phlox, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | 6 Comments

Flowers in June

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

During our wonderful five-day adventure with our granddaughter, the temperatures at home soared into the 90’s. After several days of these extreme temps, some welcome rain arrived. Turning into the driveway, we were amazed at the growth in the gardens … Continue reading →