Is it really a Christmas Cactus? (12/7/2022) - The photos of Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti begin appearing in mid-November through December. Friends post them on Facebook: great ruffled masses of green and pink, magenta, peach, coral, red, lavender,… …
Lighted boat parade (12/7/2022) - Richard Moughon’s decorated deadrise boat Melissa Ann, complete with Santa Claus, was one of about a dozen boats taking part in Sunday night’s lighted boat parade on the East River.… …
Decked out for the season (12/7/2022) - Following a long tradition of plantings, decorating and beautifying the Court House area, members of the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews were out in force on Dec. 1 for… …
Giving back (12/7/2022) - Girl Scout Troop 1195 chose the Angel Tree at Bill Hudgins Automotive in Gloucester for its service project for this year. Each Scout chose a name and purchased gifts for… …
Friends of Dragon Run to hold nature hike (12/7/2022) - The Friends of the Dragon Run will host a guided nature hike on Sunday afternoon. The hike will take place at the Big Island Complex and offers members and their… …
Transition (11/30/2022) - The last flowers of warm days, the last flaming trees and sunrises of fall, and indoor beauties mix as seasons change. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Thanksgiving sunrise at… …
It’s time to shop for your gardener (11/30/2022) - I believe Thanksgiving is finally over. Last Saturday night, Jim and I went out for pizza. Not that we don’t love Thanksgiving dishes, but after a few days of hot… …
Plans underway for Christmas Bird Counts (11/30/2022) - Plans are underway for a pair of Audubon Christmas Bird Counts to be held locally. The Middle Peninsula count (which includes Gloucester, Middlesex, King and Queen counties) will be held… …
Maple leaf study (11/30/2022) - Louise Witherspoon of Port Haywood caught the final vivid colors of the season. …
Seeing change (11/22/2022) - No doubt about it: cold nights have changed the scenery, while some blooms hang on. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Cold weather brings frost on the ground, sugar snap… …
Harwell-Gardner (11/22/2022) - Amanda Harriot Gardner and Devin Matthew Harwell were married at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Central Baptist Church, Johnson City, Tennessee. The bride is the daughter of Tim… …
Traditional Thanksgiving fare (11/22/2022) - Jim and I won’t be traveling for Thanksgiving this year, so we will share the cooking responsibilities. We have decided on a traditional Thanksgiving meal to include roast turkey with… …
Lingering lovelies (11/16/2022) - Because some plants are hardier than others, we can expect beauty to continue into early winter. For now, as days grow darker, there is still plenty to see. Please send… …
Tussie Mussies (11/16/2022) - Members of the York River Garden Club learned how to make Tussie Mussies at a recent meeting. Cindy Cromwell, at left, and Jane Dixon provided instructions using fresh greenery and… …
Is it a fort? (11/16/2022) - Or is it a playful moment? Waylon Crow and Andrew King take a break from packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, on Nov. 9. More… …
Cook-Brady (11/16/2022) - Emily Nichole Brady and James Lucas Cook were married at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Cousiac Manor in Lanexa. Pastor Booker Brown of Locust Grove United Methodist Church,… …
Middlesex gym sponsors food drive (11/16/2022) - A Thanksgiving food drive to benefit the Cryer Center in Middlesex is being conducted by Northern Neck Mixed Martial Arts. The mixed arts gym, located at 7962 General Puller Highway,… …
Mathews County Woman’s Club (11/16/2022) - The Mathews County Woman’s Club hosted a luncheon and fundraiser Saturday at Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church to benefit the Mathews County High School Music Department in honor of… …
Peace and beauty (11/9/2022) - Calm weather has mostly prevailed this fall, and the seasons have resisted change, but change is inevitably on the way. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Lantana “Miss Huff” and… …
Native trees provide medicine, nutrition (11/9/2022) - Last Saturday was a glorious fall day, and I had the good fortune to spend the several hours with eight other Gloucester Master Gardeners at beautiful Machicomoco State Park for… …
Birdwatching (11/9/2022) - Members of the Middle Peninsula Bird Club visited Heritage Trail Park in Saluda on Thursday, Oct. 10, for a morning of birdwatching. Eleven species were seen or heard of which… …
‘Dining Delights’ (11/9/2022) - Chef Andre Smith of Commonwealth Senior Living in Gloucester presented his “Dining Delights” at a gathering of Mathews PATH (People Aging in Their Homes) on Oct. 27. He demonstrated preparation… …
Ware River Circle a major donor for CHKD’s new facility (11/9/2022) - Sharon McGlohn, president of the Ware River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons, joined CHKD Stewardship and Donor Relations Director Kathryn Nemeth on Sept. 29 and 30 at a… …
York River King’s Daughters recognized at state convention (11/9/2022) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons recognized several of its members during the state convention held Oct. 29 in Mathews.Dot Daniels, June James and Virginia Walker… …
In focus (11/2/2022) - Gloucester’s Beaverdam Reservoir provided feasts for the eyes this week. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Fall colors at Beaverdam headwaters, sent by Dr. Dave Justis. Carole White walked the… …