Tag Archives: Marigolds

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

Wordless Wednesday – Pollinator

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Gardening, Marigolds, Native Pollinators, Photography, Pollinator, Wordless Wednesday | 9 Comments

Gardening update

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It’s gardening season even if I do have some huge piles of compacted snow on the ground. 🙂 For three days last week I shoveled snow and chopped ice off five 4’x8′ raised beds. There was about 6″ of snow to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Alyssum, Coleus, Columbine, Gardening, Geraniums, Marigolds, Organic gardening, Organic vegetables, Planting seeds, Sewing | 12 Comments

Where have they gone?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I thought I’d planned well. For many years, I have had a lot of the suggested perennials for a successful butterfly garden, and we do not spray anywhere on the property. Purple Coneflowers, Yellow Coreopsis, Orange Blanket Flowers, Phlox in … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Gardening, Gardening | Tagged Autumn Joy Sedum, Black Eyed Susans, Blanket Flower, Butterflies, Butterfly bush, Butterfly garden, Coneflowers, Coreopsis, Cottage gardens, Marigolds, Organic gardening, Peonies, Phlox, Yarrow, Zinnias | 13 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 →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening | Tagged Bleeding hearts, Catmint, Cottage gardening, Day lily, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Gardening, Geraniums, Iris, Lupines, Marigolds, Organic gardening, Peonies, Poppies, Sedum, Siberian Iris, Zinnias | 12 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Green

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

As a Master Gardener, green is one of my favorite colors and being green, or environmentally responsible, is something I am proud to take seriously.

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Blueberries, Camping, Cape Elizabeth Maine, Driving range, Heirloom tomatoes, Japanese Beetles, Maine, Marigolds, Perennials, Photography, Portsmouth NH, Postaday, Rain barrel, Recycling, Repurposing, Rivard Farm, Rivard Farm Maine, Strawbery Banke, Tomato hornworm, Vegetable garding, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Green, Wordpress Weekly Photo Challenge | 6 Comments

Today

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

…rain and leaves are falling.

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Autumn Joy Sedum, Coral Bells, Gardening, Little Princess Spirea, Maple leaves, Marigolds, Perennials, Pine needles, Welcome sign | 6 Comments

Yankee gardening

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’m a Yankee by birth and a Yankee at heart – I was born in New England, and I repurpose, recycle and reuse in preference to buying new. So, this spring I decided to see if I could keep my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening | Tagged Alyssium, Annuals, Astilebe, Bishops Weed, Chrysanthemums, Coral Bells, Cottage gardens, Expense of annuals, Gardening poll, Geraniums, Hosta, Lobelia, Lungwort, Marigolds, Perennials, Repurposing plants, Using perennials in pots, Yankee gardening, Zinnias | 10 Comments

Flower Seedlings

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Suffice it to say I am great with vegetable seedlings but normally am not all that successful with flower seedlings. Ironic, since I’m the main gardener of flowers in the family. But, with the additional light this year, it has … Continue reading →