Tag Archives: Seedlings

April showers

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

We have a week of on and off rain, but that’s okay because trees are budding and bulbs and perennials are coming up which is a sure sign that spring is here. My daughter and I rejuvenated her raspberries by … Continue reading →

Bees

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Respectful, fascinated, or afraid? Those three words probably cover most of us when the subject of bees is brought up. Many are able to live and let live while some are extremely allergic and an interaction requires medical attention quickly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Bees, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Forsythia, Fresh eggs, Gardening, Lilacs, New England, New Hampshire, Seedlings, Spring, Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Wisteria | 64 Comments

Nor’easter

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

A Nor’easter blew in, and it brought me a shed. 🙂 We have been talking about getting a small garden shed for a couple of years, and found this 8′ x 8′ one made by a young man in Casco, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Bulbs, Cannas, Crocosmia Lucifer, Dahlias, Flowers, Gardening, New England, Seedlings, She Shed, Shed, Spring, Tomatoes, Tools | 58 Comments

Grandparenting

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

This Monday morning the wind chill is well below zero after a couple of almost 60° days last week. The majority of the snow has melted, sap is running across the area, and my seedlings are doing well. All good … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, New England | Tagged Fabric Art, Grandma bloggers, Grandma's Briefs, Grandparent, Grandparenting, Happy New Year, Lisa Carpenter, New England, New Hampshire, Quilting, Seedlings, Sewing, Spring, The First-Time Grandmother's Journal, Winter | 69 Comments

Day 36

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Happy Monday! I hope the sun is shining where you are because I’m relishing the fact that we are having a beautiful day which means I’ll be outside for a couple of hours which is good for my body and … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, Craftsman tools, DIY, Gardening, Seedlings, Spring, Stay at home | 65 Comments

Day 29

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ve been trying to write a post, but mostly I’ve sat here looking at the blinking cursor because I’m struggling with something to say. Some bloggers have been energized by the availability of time to post, but I readily admit … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Corona virus, COVID-19, Gardening, Quilting, Seedlings, Sewing, Stay at home order | 74 Comments

Play Dirt

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I hope my friend, Sue, doesn’t mind me borrowing her great-grandson’s favorite request of her to ‘play dirt.’ Trucks, pails, shovels, and laughter follow that request. 🙂 I can’t play dirt here in SC nor could I if I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, South Carolina | Tagged Boss Guard Dig In gloves, Brookgreen Gardens, Gardening, Grand Strand Master Gardeners, Joseph Bentley, Organic gardening, Organic Seedlings, Seedlings, Stout Oak Farm, Tuesday Morning | 49 Comments

Seeds and Snow

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

February is the time of year when gardeners everywhere are scouring seed catalogs and getting ready to start the process of planting those individual seeds into cells tucked under lights and kept warm and watered until they are ready for the garden. This winter … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Organic gardening, Organic vegetables, Seedlings, Seeds, Snow, Starting Seeds, Stout Oak Farm | 36 Comments

Gardening mid May

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ve been gardening almost every day for a couple of weeks now. Life is good. 🙂 There has been a lot more pruning than usual because of the harsh winter. I lost some perennials, the deer ate the tops of several … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged French Angora Rabbit, Gardening, Seedlings, Spring cleanup, Spring gardening | 14 Comments

Easter and Gardening

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Here’s hoping you had a nice Easter weekend with plenty of good food including a few exceptional sweets. We have a small family, but my daughter and son-in-law are both terrific cooks, so the food is always delicious from entrée … Continue reading →