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White Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

They say winter officially starts today. I say it started last week when 18″ inches of snow fell here, and about an hour and a half north, our friends cleared between 32-40″ of the white stuff. Ski lodges are happy, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It’s been cold here. It was 7°F when I made coffee this morning, but I won’t complain because it is -16°F up north. The flannel lined jeans came out yesterday. So, let’s go this Thursday with a tiny train door … Continue reading →

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Winter

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The calendar says Winter doesn’t start until December 21. I guess the joke is on us. On the way back from errands yesterday, I decided to head downtown and see how the water was flowing over the falls and under … Continue reading →

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18 Days Until Spring

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

So says the calendar. Mother Nature in New England has a smirk on her face and for good reason. 🙂 March arrived yesterday and left the gift of a couple of inches of snow. Here are a few shots of … Continue reading →

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End of February

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I never thought it would arrive, but finally we’ve made it to end of February which means maybe only one more month of winter. The state’s official snowfall record in Concord is 84.3″. We live closer to the seacoast  so I’m … Continue reading →

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Help, what is it?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Normally on Wednesday I’m quiet, but I have a winter mystery and I’d like your thoughts. Last Saturday while doing morning chores, I noticed a glimmer of something in the snow behind the chicken run. As I got closer I … Continue reading →

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When Frank Loesser wrote that song in 1944 and received an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1950, I don’t think he was referring to New England weather, but this past weekend it sure fit the bill. Continuing a … Continue reading →

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January 5

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Yesterday, we received several inches of snow and then Mother Nature topped it off with a layer of ice. We had to plow it off the driveways, and we were left with a bumpy skating rink. It came in handy that a … Continue reading →

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Ice

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Winter has settled in here in New England. We’ve had rain, sleet, snow and now our first ice storm of the season. The side roads and driveways were like skating rinks. I ventured out on the crusted grass and took a … Continue reading →

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Happy ♡Valentine’s Day♡ Week

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When I hear the words, Valentine’s Day, I get all warm and fuzzy and think of gorgeous red roses,  beautiful red and white decorations at The Homespun, creative crafts at What Happens at Grandma’s, or a wonderful school day at … Continue reading →

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