
Earth Day review for 2025 (4/23/2025) - By the time you read this column, April 22, Earth Day 2025, will have passed, but no matter, because every day is a day to cherish and protect this lovely… …




April is pollen season (4/16/2025) - If one topic has been discussed this month more than the beauty of the weather, the glorious profusion of golden daffodils in Gloucester this spring, or the massive crowd enjoying… …
Vendors sought for Juneteenth (4/16/2025) - Vendors are being sought for the Juneteenth event at Holly Knoll in Gloucester. The event begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Vendor tables are available for $25. Vendor… …
Joyous spring (4/9/2025) - We love to see what is happening in nature. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Mike Cunningham of Hayes photographed eaglets in a nest on Yorktown Battlefield. The pear tree… …






Blooming season (4/2/2025) - Spring announces itself everywhere you turn. Please send your photos of spring flowers and scenes to editor@gazettejournal.net. Lenten Rose, Helebores, sent by Cheryl Battle of Bavon. Small beauties, sent by… …

Fairfield Foundation to hold ‘Tea at Timberneck’ (4/2/2025) - Fairfield Foundation is celebrating spring with “Tea at Timberneck” at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP before… …
The hidden lives of moles (4/2/2025) - “I think we have one million moles,” bemoaned a friend last week. I know just how she feels. Jim and I have spent the past few weeks slogging through damp… …


The deer-native shrub dilemma (3/26/2025) - One of the best things about being an Extension Master Gardener is helping community members find the right perennials, shrubs, and trees to plant in their yards and garden. One… …

Gardening seminar on Saturday in White Stone (3/26/2025) - The 31st Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar sponsored by Northern Neck Master Gardeners will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the White Stone Church… …
Spring events held along Yorktown waterfront (3/26/2025) - A number of events will be held in the coming weeks in and around historic Yorktown. Here is a sampling: April 12: Yorktown Market Days’ 2025 season kicks off with… …