Tag Archives: Perennials

April showers

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

bring May flowers. Over the weekend, we received 4″ of rain, and we have more in our forecast every day this week. I can almost watch the perennials grow with this much moisture. I’ve been working in between storms because … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged April showers, David Baldacci, Fruits, Gardening, Marc Cameron, May flowers, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Reading, Robert Dugoni, Spring, Spring bulbs, Summer bulbs | 59 Comments

August

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ve been busy gardening through the 100°F days right up to our current absolutely wonderful range of low 80’s with a nighttime drop to mid 50’s. It reminds us of what New England temperatures use to be and why people … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Brown eyed susans, Fort Constitution, Gardening, Great Island Common, Historic Gardens, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Phlox, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Strawbery Banke, Tall ships, Tall ships parade, Whaleback lighthouse, Wood Island Life Saving Station | 67 Comments

Solace in the garden

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

”When the world wearies and society does not satisfy…. there is always the garden.” by Minnie Aumonier* During these past couple of years, I’ve found a lot of solace in my garden. We have been seeing some wicked hot temps, high … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Anemone, Bladk-eyed Susan, Canna lily, Daylily, Elderberry, Flowers, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Zinnia | 63 Comments

Daylily season

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The daylilies are blooming, and I always enjoy them. The blooms last for one day, which in this hectic world we live in, reminds me to stop and enjoy them because their beauty is fleeting. These are the ones blooming … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Daylilies, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Photography | 83 Comments

June

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The weather took a hard left turn last week. We had mornings in the 40’s and mid-day temps of low 60’s. That’s rather cold for June, but the plants don’t seem to mind. Trees and shrubs are growing, berries are … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Asiatic Lilies, Clematis, Daylily, Electric rates, Flowers, Gardening, Goatsbeard, Knockout roses, Mexican Sunflowers, New England, New Hampshire, Peonies, Perennials, Technology, Wordpress, Zinnias | 65 Comments

Flower Power

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Gardeners who plan well have flowers blooming throughout the spring and summer. I’m still working on that. My biggest problem is I love spring flowers. Besides gardening and reading, we’ve been doing a few jobs around the house. Remember that … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged DIY, Flowers, Gardening, Home repairs, New England, Perennials, Spring | 83 Comments

Flowers

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Even though our weather has been jumping from 50 to 90 degrees depending upon the day, the flowers are starting to bloom. It’s also the season to plant containers, and if you’ve bought annuals this year you know the prices … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Cannas, Gardening, Gardening lessons, Perennials, Raised beds, Spring, Stock tanks | 64 Comments

Fall Checklist

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I am almost done, almost. A few more hours of cutting back, and gardening season is over. Well, except for all those bulbs that need to be planted and a ‘few’ weeds that need to be dug up. 🙂 Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Autumn, Bees, Dahlias, Fall, Fall color, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials, Pollinators, Vegetable gardening | 52 Comments

Coffee & Color

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I like good coffee. I mean I really like good coffee. ☕️ We enjoy Peet’s at home, and our coffee machine can grind beans, and it makes good coffee. Sometimes we’re out and about and want to grab a quick … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Autumn, Coffee, Fall, Fall color, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Perennials | 82 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 →