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Enjoying June
The weather has been great for gardening or just enjoying nature. It’s going to start heating up towards the end of the week so I’m off this morning for another load of wood chips to help retain moisture around the … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Berkshire Botanical, Clematis, Game camera, Gardening, Iris, Knockout Rose, Lettuce, NOFA-NH, Peony, Poppy, Raised beds, Solar bubbler, Vegetable gardens
65 Comments
Flower Power
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
Wordless Flag Day Wednesday
Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday
Tagged Catmint, Flag Day, Knockout Rose, Nepeta Walker's Low Catmint, Peony, Photography, Wordless Wednesday
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Plants
I’ve worked with a lot of plants this week. On Sunday, the sun shone bright and the temperature was in the 70’s. More importantly, we had our most successful Master Gardener plant sale ever. With a committee of 12 and … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Ankway, Anyway solar bird bath fountain pump, Bleeding hearts, Blueberries, Bob's Clam Hut, Bottle Tree, Clematis, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Ladys Mantle, Life in New England, New England, New Hampshire, Patriot Hosta, Peony, Solomon's Seal, Spirea, Summer, Tourists
63 Comments
Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday
Posted in New England, Photography, Wordless Wednesday
Tagged Cottage gardens, Flower gardening, Peony, Perennials, Photography, Pink Peony, Wordless Wednesday
28 Comments
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pure
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
Wordless Rainy Wednesday
Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday
Tagged Cottage gardens, Flower gardening, Gardening, Hosta, Hydrangea, Iris, Peony, Perennials, Photography, Wordless Wednesday
27 Comments
For the love of gardening
If you’re a gardener, this time of year tends to make your heart sing. Trees, shrubs and perennials are lush, green, and colorful. Although it is Monday, and a couple of good blogging friends, PMBGarden and Eliza Waters, participate in In … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Blue Cornflower, Clematis, Flower gardening, Gardening, Grange, Heirloom tomatoes, Iris, Jack in the Pulpit, Peony, Raised beds, Watering methods
31 Comments
Weekly Photo Challenge: Transition
It seems like magic in the spring when the peonies start to burst forth and transition from tiny buds to beautiful blooms while producing an intoxicating fragrance. I shake the ants off, cut some blooms, and bring them inside to enjoy. I … Continue reading