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Tag Archives: Perennials
Floral Monday
Tis the season of the Iris, and I love every minute of it. It doesn’t last long so I make sure I go out to check on them every day because I don’t want to miss one beautiful bloom. Are … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Acorns, Gardening, Haxnicks, Irises, New Hampshire, Organic gardening, Perennials, Photography, Tomatoes, Twist up tomato cloche
56 Comments
Summertime
We’ve had high temperatures, high humidity, and a heat index around 100 for too many days. It’s hot. It’s dry. It is really dry as you can see from the lack of water flowing over the Cocheco Falls. Geez, there’s grass and weeds growing … Continue reading
Posted in New England, Quilting
Tagged Cocheco Falls, Drought, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Plant propagation, Quilting, Reading, Weather
51 Comments
Cherished Phlox
This vase is a treasured possession because it is from my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary in 1967. But, my cherished item is the plant itself – the simple perennial phlox. This old-fashioned plant that most gardeners today wouldn’t even think of having in their garden … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, New England
Tagged Cherished, Cherished Blogfest, Cottage gardens, Gardening, Grandparents, New Hampshire, Perennials, Phlox, Vermont
61 Comments
Flowers feed the soul
It’s lily season in New England. I know they only last for a single day, but I love them anyway. They’re the same, but different. The colors are all beautiful. They’re straight, and they are curly. They are large, and … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England, Photography
Tagged Cottage gardening, Day lilies, Flowers, Gardening, New Hampshire, Perennials, Photography
42 Comments
Macro Monday
I’m back at the lake for a couple of days this week enjoying the sunshine, warm temperatures, and baking my bones. 🙂 The lilies, roses, and cornflowers have started to show their stuff in the perennial beds. The raspberries are … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Cornflower, Day lilies, Gardening, Knockout roses, Macro Monday, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Photography
37 Comments
