Tag Archives: Lilacs

Bees

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Respectful, fascinated, or afraid? Those three words probably cover most of us when the subject of bees is brought up. Many are able to live and let live while some are extremely allergic and an interaction requires medical attention quickly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Bees, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Forsythia, Fresh eggs, Gardening, Lilacs, New England, New Hampshire, Seedlings, Spring, Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Wisteria | 64 Comments

Photography and Fabric

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

There are so many exceptional photographers in our blogging community, I’d have to insert a list block, and then I’d still probably forget one. The amazing photography that we are allowed to view is truly right up there on the … Continue reading →

Posted in New England, Quilting | Tagged Fabric Art, Garden shed, Gardening, Gardening projects, Lilacs, Material, Perennials, Photography, Plant Sale, Quilting, Sewing, Shed | 68 Comments

Dirty fingernails

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

and a big smile on my face. 😎 We’ve had several nice days which allowed me to work in my own gardens as well as on two MG projects. The MGs installed a native plant butterfly garden which was registered … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Bagley Pond Perennials, Bleeding hearts, Dwarf Koren Lilacs, Garden art, Gardening, Iris, Lilacs, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Photography, Rotary hoe wheel, Winter plant damage | 51 Comments

Slow Spring

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Sooner or later the sun will come out and stay for a while, but it seems like every day there is maybe an hour when it is not gray, overcast, and in many cases sprinkling. It is warmer, so that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Bleeding hearts, Clematis, Deer damage, Gardening, Lilacs, Plant Sale, Rhododendrons, Spring, Spring bulbs | 64 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Future

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Interesting photo challenge for someone in the third chapter of a three chapter book.😀 But, there is not end to the list of things I’m looking forward to including a couple of trips, gardening season, more good eats and drinks, summer camping, … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Canon camera, Coneflower, Craft beer, Future, Ireland, Kansas, Lilacs, Maple Syrup, Native Pollinators, Photography, Raspberries, Sunflower State, The Portsmouth Brewery, Weekly photo challenge | 32 Comments

Monday, Monday

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Uninvited guests arrived for the holiday. There were two of them, and they were looking for an endless buffet. I know they are handsome, but the only thing they got served was another dose of Milorganite spread around on the grass to deter a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Autumn Joy, Daffodils, Deer, Deter deer, Lilacs, Milorganite, Organic gardening, Poppies, Pruning blueberries, Quilting, Sewing | 40 Comments

April

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

April has arrived, and the first day of spring was 17 days ago. We’ve definitely had some melt, but we’re still a long way from gardening season here in New Hampshire. The snow left on the ground can be counted in inches … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening, Geraniums, Lilacs, New England, New Hampshire, Painting, Rabbit Foot Fern, Raised beds, Sewing, Spring, Tulip Tree, Walking Iris, Winter | 42 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Lilacs

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Lilacs, NH State Flower, Photography, Spring | 14 Comments

What’s blooming in the garden?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

After a long winter, it is nice to finally see green and color everywhere I look. Last week, we had an entire week of cold temps, gray skys, and rain on and off. We now have bright sunshine and our … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Bleeding hearts, Clematis, Concord grapes, Cranesbill, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Fedco, Ferns, Gardening, Geraniums, Ladys Mantle, Lilacs, Organic gardening, Slitted plastic, Solomon's Seal, Viola | 15 Comments

Gardening or blogging

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It is that time of year when I have to choose – sit inside and blog about gardening or go outside and actually garden. Real gardening wins every time. We have a small family farm, and we all have our … Continue reading →