High summer problems (7/10/2024) - “There are some moments when I feel pleased with my garden, and other moments when I despair. The pleased moments usually happen in spring, and last up to the middle… …
Dog days (7/10/2024) - Dogs playing in the water at Wilton Creek in Hartfield found a way to beat the heat, from left, Bella, Georgai and Rip. Photos by Bob Waldrop …
Floral fireworks (7/3/2024) - Bold summertime flowers bring the punch of Fourth of July fireworks. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Day Lily “Wild Child” from Cheryl Battle of Bavon. California Poppy sent by… …
Happy 4th (7/3/2024) - Herbert Fitzgerald of Wilson Creek Farm, Gloucester, sent along this patriotic photo to wish everyone a happy 4th of July. …
Gardenias can suffer from iron deficiency (7/3/2024) - A quick turn around our front garden each day tells me which shrubs and perennials are suffering from this miserable, blistering heat and high humidity. Native shrubs like clethra, yaupon… …“I’m so pretty!” (7/3/2024) - Will Morgan of Cardinal, age 8, photographed a bluebird that saw himself in the car mirror. …
Survivors (6/26/2024) - In this drought, the strong survive—or depend on your faithful watering. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Honeybee on a volunteer sunflower, sent by Cheryl Battle, Bavon. Black-eyed Susans and… …
When irises have health problems (6/26/2024) - Irises are my favorite flowers. I love these regal plants with sword-like foliage and extravagantly ruffled blooms in an array of colors from darkest midnight to the earliest blush of… …
Strawberry moon (6/26/2024) - Ron Granstra captured this image of the Strawberry moon this past week at Gloucester Point. According to NPR, the popular nickname for the full moon in June comes from the… …Warm colors (6/18/2024) - June’s flowers are certainly hardy survivors in this heat. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Honeybee on the butterfly weed, sent by Cheryl Battle of Bavon. Tiger lilies, submitted by… …
The deer are back (6/18/2024) - Yes, the deer are back, and they are hungry. We have a Gang of Seven that saunter through almost every morning and evening. I am sure they discuss the level… …
PEO convention (6/18/2024) - Judy Sowden and Martha Ellen Traband, from left, represented the members of Chapter BT, Mathews, at the 74th annual convention of the Virginia State Chapter PEO Sisterhood, held on June… …
Noisy neighbors (6/18/2024) - A family of killdeer recently set up house in the courtyard behind the Gazette-Journal. The parents have been keeping a keen eye on their young chicks, protecting the brood, who… …Berry bonanza: Blackberry, blueberry growers expecting a bountiful season (6/18/2024) - As strawberry season winds down, berry lovers still can fill their baskets as Virginia’s blackberries and blueberries ripen. After a mild winter, blueberry and blackberry growers are welcoming customers to… …
York County to hold Juneteenth celebration Saturday (6/12/2024) - York County’s third annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from 3-8 p.m. Saturday at the McReynolds Athletic Complex, 412 Sports Way, Yorktown. This free event welcomes radio host and M.C.… …
Nature’s finest (6/12/2024) - No words are necessary. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. A hibiscus and a calla lily at the Port Haywood home of Linda Dalgety. Cheryl Battle of Bavon said, “A… …
How to start a decent lawn (6/12/2024) - A friend recently asked, “How would a person go about trying to get a decent front lawn where there is nothing, not even wiregrass, to cover the hardpan?” Ah, that’s… …
International conference (6/12/2024) - These ladies in purple represented the Virginia Branch of The King’s Daughters and Sons at the annual conference of the International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons held in… …
Officers installed (6/12/2024) - The North River Circle of The King’s Daughters installed its 2024-2025 officers at a luncheon on Tuesday, June 4, at Bangkok Noi, Gloucester. They are, from left, co-secretaries Nell Jones… …Memorial Day meals (6/5/2024) - Parishioners and friends of Abingdon Episcopal Church in White Marsh gathered on Monday, May 27 to assemble 85 meals for homebound Gloucester County residents. Delivering Meals on Wheels on holidays… …
Full bloom (6/5/2024) - There’s a good deal to enjoy in flower gardens and other settings. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Lavender “Grosso” sent by Cheryl Battle, Bavon. Merry Bown of Hayes sends… …
Hopland-LeBel (6/5/2024) - Meredith Augusta LeBel and Jonathan Arnold Hopland were married at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at a friend’s home in Gloucester. Titus O’Bryant of Life Point Church conducted the… …
Yates-Shipko (6/5/2024) - Mary Shipko and Gary Smith of Gloucester Point, announce the engagement of their son, John Shipko, to Kaitlyn Yates, daughter of Michael and Lisa Yates of Cincinnati, Ohio. Kaitlyn graduated… …
Teacher Appreciation (6/5/2024) - Members of Central Village Homemakers, the Mathews chapter of the Continental Societies, Inc., and the Mathews County Woman’s Club took part in Teacher Appreciation Week by preparing and serving breakfast… …Native fringetree (6/5/2024) - A friend’s recent inquiry about the native white fringetree sent me searching my past columns index to see when I had last written about this lovely spring ornamental. To my… …