Tag Archives: Phlox

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 →

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Flower Power

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Judy@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 →

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Sentence enhancers

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Judy@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 →

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Cherished Phlox

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Judy@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 →

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Fruits of your labor

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Judy@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 →

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September garden color

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Judy@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 →

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Wordless Wednesday – Pink

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread
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Wordless Wednesday – Phlox

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread
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Where have they gone?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I thought I’d planned well. For many years, I have had a lot of the suggested perennials for a successful butterfly garden, and we do not spray anywhere on the property. Purple Coneflowers, Yellow Coreopsis, Orange Blanket Flowers, Phlox in … Continue reading →

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How the garden goes and grows

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

This has been a challenging gardening season from the very start with extreme temperatures and rain fall all over the charts. Evening temperatures are supposed to get down in the 40’s several nights this week. How do you think the … Continue reading →

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