Category Archives: New England

Fall

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The calendar tells us fall has arrived. I could have told everyone that by the 42°F reading when I make coffee in the morning or the chili that was in the crockpot yesterday. 🙂 We received 3″ of rain last … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Autumn, Autumn Joy Sedum, Craig Johnson, Fall chores, Faye Kellerman, Gardening, Hell and Back, Longmire, New England, New Hampshire, Quilting, The Hunt, Winter seed sowing | 59 Comments

Nature

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I haven’t participated in a photo challenge in a long time, but how could I pass up Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge when the topic is ‘Nature.’ Thanks, Dan, for the reminder. A lot of people are perfectly happy being indoors … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Cee's Fun Foto Challenge, Dolphin, Egret, Flowers, Gardening, Nature, New England, New Hampshire, Photography, Pollinators, Swan, Turtles | 54 Comments

Golden Years

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

2020 and 2021 paved a new way for those ‘Golden Years’ to be interpreted, and I think I can safely say they were challenging. 2022 was supposed to be much better, but since life is a journey we are still … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Age discrimination, Blogging, Gardening, Medical bills, Medical profession, New England, New Hampshire, Pollinators, Quilting, Wild Turkeys | 59 Comments

August

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ve been busy gardening through the 100°F days right up to our current absolutely wonderful range of low 80’s with a nighttime drop to mid 50’s. It reminds us of what New England temperatures use to be and why people … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Brown eyed susans, Fort Constitution, Gardening, Great Island Common, Historic Gardens, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Phlox, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Strawbery Banke, Tall ships, Tall ships parade, Whaleback lighthouse, Wood Island Life Saving Station | 67 Comments

Daylily season

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The daylilies are blooming, and I always enjoy them. The blooms last for one day, which in this hectic world we live in, reminds me to stop and enjoy them because their beauty is fleeting. These are the ones blooming … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Daylilies, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Photography | 83 Comments

Garden Tours

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

For a gardener, a garden tour is a wonderful opportunity to take a look at another gardener’s vision. Last week, I got lucky and did it several times. On Tuesday, along with some other friends, we visited a Master Gardener … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Garden art, Garden landscapes, Garden shed, Garden tours, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Pet rabbit | 66 Comments

June

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The weather took a hard left turn last week. We had mornings in the 40’s and mid-day temps of low 60’s. That’s rather cold for June, but the plants don’t seem to mind. Trees and shrubs are growing, berries are … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Asiatic Lilies, Clematis, Daylily, Electric rates, Flowers, Gardening, Goatsbeard, Knockout roses, Mexican Sunflowers, New England, New Hampshire, Peonies, Perennials, Technology, Wordpress, Zinnias | 65 Comments

Flower Power

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Gardeners who plan well have flowers blooming throughout the spring and summer. I’m still working on that. My biggest problem is I love spring flowers. Besides gardening and reading, we’ve been doing a few jobs around the house. Remember that … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged DIY, Flowers, Gardening, Home repairs, New England, Perennials, Spring | 83 Comments

Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Home of the free because of the brave. Thank you. 🇺🇸 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Armed Forces, Memorial Day, One Nation, Politics, Sandy Hook, School shootings, Uvalde | 24 Comments

Flowers

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Even though our weather has been jumping from 50 to 90 degrees depending upon the day, the flowers are starting to bloom. It’s also the season to plant containers, and if you’ve bought annuals this year you know the prices … Continue reading →