

The cunning red fox (1/6/2021) - After I had written 200 “Gardening Corner” columns, I found it difficult to remember all of the topics. When I discovered that I had written two columns on river birch… …
Feathered friends (1/6/2021) - Tuesday was National Bird Day, following Sunday’s annual Audubon Bird Count. Here are some of the species likely to have been spotted. Above, heron makes a huge splash on New… …
Beauty is Everywhere (12/30/2020) - From early blooming dandelions to Christmas decorations, beauty continues to surround us even as winter turns the landscape gray. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. As we say farewell to… …

Finding magic in nature (12/30/2020) - Christmas this year was a quiet one at our house—no far-flung family members returning home for an annual visit; no days of menu planning and cookie baking; no December trips… …

Readers’ greetings (12/22/2020) - At Christmas, nature expresses well the joy of the season; our readers have shared the beauty with us. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. A beautiful amaryllis at the home… …
Bass-Thornton (12/22/2020) - Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Bass Laurel Breanne Thornton and John Tyler Ripley Bass were married at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Onemo. Yosub… …
Brighten the season (12/22/2020) - We are all trying to find some peace and pleasure at the end of this tumultuous, frustrating, and frightening year. If you are like me, you want to brighten up… …

It’s time to write about fig trees (12/16/2020) - Over the years, I have learned that when the Universe drops a tidbit of information at your feet, it is best to pay attention before you file it away in… …
Bloom on… (12/9/2020) - Late flowers, brilliant leaves, and a few early flowers, continue to color our columns this week. Please send your seasonal images to editor@gazettejournal.net. Cyclamen from Louise Witherspoon of Port Haywood.A… …

Biodiversity in the soil (12/9/2020) - Saturday, December 5 was World Soil Day, celebrated since 2014. It was formally adopted by the 68th UN General Assembly in December 2013. The theme for World Soil Day 2020… …
Tidewater SWCD sets 2021 schedule (12/9/2020) - The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its meeting schedule for 2021. All meetings will be held at the Tidewater SWCD office at 6969 Fox Hunt Lane, Gloucester.… …

A gift for that special gardener (12/2/2020) - It is the first week of December, and we have finished eating Thanksgiving leftovers. The holiday buying frenzy has begun, although shopping looks a little different this year. I haven’t… …




