Tag Archives: Hydrangea

Change

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou. I like that quote. This Thanksgiving will be the second year without family. When I look back at a long line of Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, New England | Tagged Friends, Gardening, Holiday decorations, Hydrangea, Lambs Ear, LED Fairy Lights, New England, New Hampshire, Snowbird, Spring bulbs, Thanksgiving, Winter | 70 Comments

Can’t pick just one

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I tried to pick one adjective to describe this Monday but couldn’t do it because it’s just plain over the top hot today for New Hampshire. It’s going to hit an actual 96°F with a real feel of 106°F. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged black fungus, Daylilies, Echinacea, Gardening, Heat advisory, Heat wave, Hydrangea, New England, New Hampshire, Organic gardening, Queen Anne's Lace, Raised beds, Raspberries, Yukon gold potatoes | 61 Comments

Flower Power

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I can talk flowers this Monday, but not veggies. My veggies in raised beds are done for the year because they couldn’t make it through the every other day rainfall. I’m sure the local farmers markets will look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Black Eyed Susans, Butterfly bush, Gardening, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Invasive vines, New Guinea Impatiens, Oriental bittersweet, Phlox, Virginia creeper | 43 Comments

End of Summer

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

As we head into Labor Day weekend even I have to admit summer is over. The night-time temperatures have dropped into the 40’s. Can you hear that noise? It’s me whining. 🙂 The gardens are still looking good, and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Barn, Butterfly bush, Gardening, Hurricane Harvey, Hydrangea, Labor Day weekend, Perennials, Petunia, Photography, Rose, Spirea, Thursday Doors, Tomatoes | 53 Comments

Mid August Gardening

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Second eye surgery – ✓. All I’m waiting for now is time to see how it all works out and what type of glasses I may need. (pun intended) Last week, we received a gift of blackberries from our friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Blackberries, Butterfly bush, Buzz Magenta, Container gardening, Coreopsis, Dwarf Annabelle Hydrangea, Gardening, Hydrangea, Lil'l Bang Red, Triple Crown Thornless Blackberries | 35 Comments

Collage – WPC

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

This week’s photo challenge, collage, made me think of the flowers that are blooming right now in my garden. There are gardeners who aren’t crazy about daylilies because, well, they only bloom for one day. But for that one day, … Continue reading →