Tag Archives: Mexican sunflower

Dinosaur

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

“…a person…that is outdated or has become obsolete because of failure to adapt to changing circumstances.” I really don’t like the idea of being obsolete so I do a lot of googling to try and understand new thinking including a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Bees, Canna lily, Dahlia, Dahlias, Dinosaur, Gardening, Marigold, Master Gardener, Mexican sunflower, New England, Pollinators, Sedum, Seniors, Sugar baby watermelon | 64 Comments

Silent Sunday

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Dahlias, Gardening, Knockout Rose, Marigolds, Mexican sunflower, New England, New Hampshire, Pollinators, Zinnia | 59 Comments

Life

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Life gets complicated sometimes doesn’t it? If you add in the normal ups and downs plus Covid, we’re left with something quite challenging. We’ve had two losses recently. A brother-in-law passed away after a wonderful, long life, and a friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Blackberries, Bulbs, Canna lily, Coneflower, Cosmos, Daylily, Gardening, loss, Mexican sunflower, Perennials, Rain | 74 Comments

Home on the range

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

All I did was glance out the bathroom window while brushing my teeth, and who did I see enjoying a snack in the back yard – a groundhog. Now I’ve got a groundhog? Is Mother Nature kidding me? There isn’t a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Annabelle Hydrangeas, Daylilies, Gardening, Groundhog, John Wayne, Mexican sunflower, Monarch Butterfly, Strawberries, The Duke, Tomatoes, Woodchuck | 57 Comments

Outdoor chores

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Do you have a fall outdoor chore list? I live on almost four acres and mine is long. But, the chore list and a MG project have put some strain on my back. I’ve had to back off a bit … Continue reading →