Tag Archives: Spring bulbs

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

Change

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou. I like that quote. This Thanksgiving will be the second year without family. When I look back at a long line of Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, New England | Tagged Friends, Gardening, Holiday decorations, Hydrangea, Lambs Ear, LED Fairy Lights, New England, New Hampshire, Snowbird, Spring bulbs, Thanksgiving, Winter | 70 Comments

The S word

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It was cold and windy all weekend, but then it snowed. Snow on May 9. We were lucky that it came down for a couple of hours, but it didn’t stick. My friend to the north in ME watched 10+” … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Dahlias, Gardening, Snow, Spring, Spring bulbs, Tulips, Webinars | 73 Comments

Slow Spring

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Sooner or later the sun will come out and stay for a while, but it seems like every day there is maybe an hour when it is not gray, overcast, and in many cases sprinkling. It is warmer, so that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Bleeding hearts, Clematis, Deer damage, Gardening, Lilacs, Plant Sale, Rhododendrons, Spring, Spring bulbs | 64 Comments

Snow or Floral Friday

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The Nor’easter that plowed through New England yesterday sure packed a wallop. It dropped 18″ at our house. Then the John Deere had a flat tire, and the state plow took out the mailbox. Good thing our daughter is creative … Continue reading →