Tag Archives: Phlox

Flower Power

Posted on August 20, 2018 by NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I can talk flowers this Monday, but not veggies. My veggies in raised beds are done for the year because they couldn’t make it through the every other day rainfall. I’m sure the local farmers markets will look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Black Eyed Susans, Butterfly bush, Gardening, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Invasive vines, New Guinea Impatiens, Oriental bittersweet, Phlox, Virginia creeper | 43 Comments

Sentence enhancers

Posted on July 31, 2017 by NewEnglandGardenAndThread

or swear words? I think it all depends upon your week. 🙂 This past week, I used several colorful words to emphasize how life was going. I won’t bore you with all the details, but I definitely said a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Brown eyed susan, Butterfly bush, Day lilies, Gardening, General Sullivan Bridge, Hilton Park, Mysteries, New England, New Hampshire, Oak leaf hydrangea, Phlox, Sun gold tomatoes, Tomatoes | 41 Comments

Cherished Phlox

Posted on July 29, 2016 by NewEnglandGardenAndThread

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

Fruits of your labor

Posted on September 8, 2014 by NewEnglandGardenAndThread

This time of year in New England is interesting. We savor every warm moment, don’t look forward to the mountains of leaves or the snow to follow, and enjoy every item picked in the garden before the first frost. Some days we harvest an … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Vegetable Gardening | Tagged Autumn Joy Sedum, Brown eyed susans, Carrots, Fresh eggs, Heirloom tomatoes, Morning Glories, New England, New potatoes, Organic gardening, Phlox, Sweet peppers | 12 Comments

September garden color

Posted on September 2, 2014 by NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I get a chill just writing September. Where did the summer go? I wanted it to last longer after that wicked winter. Oh well, I guess I need some cheese with my whine. 🙂 The flower gardens are still lush … Continue reading →