Assorted views (9/6/2023) - Here are some images of Nature in all its beauty. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Marshmallow native plant which self-seeded in Bena, in Mary Bourne’s yard. Whitney Gurganus of… …Will problems with invasives never end? (9/6/2023) - To answer the question I asked in the title of this column, “No, probably not.” It is frustrating and exhausting to discover that a shrub or perennial that you recently… …
Creating a thriving butterfly habitat at home can alleviate habitat loss (9/6/2023) - More than 102 butterfly species have been observed in Virginia, according to butterflyidentification.org. Habitat is said to be essential to them. The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation said creating a thriving… …
Farm museums bring history, innovations and legacies to life (9/6/2023) - Several museums in Virginia illustrate the history and methods of farming in the state. A news release from the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation highlights these institutions. In Surry, Chippokes State… …
From the earth (8/30/2023) - Plants, trees, flowers, all interacting with birds, bees, butterflies and a dog. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Rose Hips photographed by Cheryl Battle of Bavon. Molly Broderson says, “Our… …
Is this poison ivy? (8/30/2023) - As summer slowly meanders toward fall, my thoughts turn to cooler weather and English ivy removal from our woods, a thankless task, but good upper body exercise. Unfortunately, English ivy… …Must-haves (8/23/2023) - The Danish author Hans Christian Andersen wrote, “Just living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Shasta daisies and figs,… …
Northern Spicebush, fragrant addition to the garden (8/23/2023) - This summer has been miserably hot and dry without the usual fast thunderstorms or nights of cooling rain. I spend too many mornings watering and trying to save my perennials… …
Morning and evening beauty (8/23/2023) - Sunrise and sunset bring beautiful aspects of everyday views. Clockwise from upper left, hummingbirds by Linda Tjossem of Hayes; Central United Methodist Church by Judy Moughon of Mathews; after the… …
It’s all beautiful (8/16/2023) - And Mother Nature continues a glorious display even as days grow shorter and summer gardens wind down. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Cheryl Battle of Bavon’s blooms, front to… …
Japanese Stiltgrass Revisited (8/16/2023) - Several years ago, I noticed a new, grassy weed growing among a patch of Stokes asters that I had transplanted from a friend’s garden. After a little research, I discovered… …‘History Blooms’ program to be held at Richmond museum (8/16/2023) - ‘History Blooms’ program to be held at Richmond museum This fall, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture is partnering with the Garden Club of Virginia for a special event… …
BIRTH (8/16/2023) - Lyndsay Thomas and Parker Steele of Gloucester, announce the birth of a son on July 19, 2023 in Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News. He has named Brody Emmett Steele,… …Inorganic mulches (8/9/2023) - In the July 27 “Gardening Corner,” I wrote about several organic mulches and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Inorganic mulches also are available, and while useful in specific areas… …
Sea dog and first mate (8/9/2023) - Aidan Piper and his first mate Eloise Leslie keep a lookout for pirates on the East River. …
Heat and cool (8/2/2023) - Blistering heat last week gave way, if only briefly, to lovely days this week. Dogs, flowers, and children made the best of it all. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.… …
Find Pleasure in Your Garden (8/2/2023) - July was a miserably hot month in Gloucester and Mathews counties, and August and September temperatures promise to be high, too. As uncomfortable as the summer has been for us,… …
Master Gardeners (8/2/2023) - Gloucester Extension Master Gardeners welcomed to its recent meeting this year’s two scholarship recipients. Kayleigh Miller and Charlotte Lasseigne. Miller is attending Coastal Carolina University and Lasseigne is attending James… …Beautiful stories and vistas (7/26/2023) - This week, our gallery tells about a family and sunrises and flowers and amazing creatures. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Teresa Rhodes writes: “My father Roy Coates (left) bought… …
A look at organic mulch products (7/26/2023) - We recently planted several blue lobelias (Lobelia siphilitica) in a narrow bed between Jim’s office and our parking area. The soil is good, but the summer sun beats down on… …
Walsh-Morgan (7/26/2023) - Mackenzie Jessica Morgan and Brett Maverick Walsh were married at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester. Pastor Mike Gray conducted the ceremony. Music was… …
Fowler-Dobbs (7/26/2023) - Pat Fowler and John Dobbs, both of Gloucester, announced their engagement on May 3, 2023. No wedding date has been set. …Butterflies come to life (7/26/2023) - Retired teacher Jeri Trudeau of Gloucester has raised monarch butterflies for more than 15 years. This month, she released three newly-hatched monarchs. She had rescued them as eggs from her… …
Hot or cool? (7/19/2023) - In spite of bydrangeas spreading their cool colors across the landscape, the hots have it. Flowers now in bloom reflect atmospheric conditions. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Outstanding floral… …Skin protection from sun damage is vital (7/19/2023) - We are having an exceptionally hot summer, and if weather predictions hold true, we can expect many more of the same. For gardeners, the excessive heat means not only that… …