Tag Archives: Nature

Heat Advisory

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It’s been hot for a couple of days with actual temps in the 90’s and real feel over 100. After doing my outside chores and picking raspberries first thing, I may be sticking inside with the A/C, but the flowers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Daylilies, Gardening, Groundhogs, Hydrangeas, Nature, New England, Perennials, Skunks, Virtual garden tour | 68 Comments

Flower Power

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Ever heard the saying, vegetables feed the body and flowers feed the soul? Everywhere I look something is blooming, and I’m smiling. We’ve had summer-like weather and just a few sprinkles although we could use some measurable rain. It’s dry. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Carpenter bees, Clematis, Columbine, Cranesbill Geranium, Ducks, Gardening, Groundhogs, Iris, Nature, Peony, Perennials, Toads, Woodchuck | 60 Comments

A walk in the woods

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’m struggling with not being outdoors. I know – get over it. It was 29°F this morning when I brewed coffee, and Killington Ski Resort in VT opened up this past weekend. 🙂 Our property borders a wooded area so … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Autumn, Fall, Gardening, Maples, Moss, Mother Earth, Nature, Nature photography, Photography, Wetlands, Winterberry, Woods | 76 Comments

Nature

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Why do people head south in the winter? The simple answer for this gardener is so I can be outside and enjoy nature in ways that don’t require a snow shovel or scraper. The camellias are blooming here, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, South Carolina | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Camellias, Live oaks, Moss, Nature, Resurrection fern, South Carolina, Southern fox squirrel, Turtles | 74 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Pure

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Pure to me is as simple as stopping to admire the beauty that Mother Nature provides us in our gardens, beaches, lakes, or mountains. Here’s hoping your weather is good, and you can enjoy some outside time with Mother Nature this … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Nature, Ourdoors, Peony, Peony Festiva Maxima, Photography, Pure, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Pure | 26 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Earth

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When we traveled to Italy, we were lucky enough to visit the Isle of Capri, and if you want to pay homage to Mother Earth, it is easy to do so there because natural beauty surrounds you wherever you look. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Earth, Isle of Capri, Italy, Mothers Day, Nature, Photography, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Earth | 31 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: One Love

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Can anyone have just one love? Family, country, nature, gardening, quilting, traveling, and a great craft beer – I love them all. ❤️ Happy weekend and enjoy the ones you love. Linked to One Love, Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Camping, Coneflower, Craft beer, Europe, Flag, Gardening, grandkids, Nature, One Love, Photography, Quilting, Smuttynose Brewery, Traveling, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: One Love | 26 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Inspiration.”

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Atlantic Ocean, Gardening, Inspiration, Luxembourg, Mother Nature, Nature, Patriotism, Queen's Anne Lace, Travel, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Inspiration | 18 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Orange

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Lake Winnepesaukee, Nature, Orange, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | 12 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Carefree = walking in a brook. During summers at my grandparents Brookside Farm, I spent a lot of time walking, swimming and having fun in that brook. The first time I suggested to my grandchildren that we should try a … Continue reading →