Fall colors (10/26/2022) - Leaves are turning everywhere, and flowers are still making their presence known. We are receiving plenty of nature photos. Please send yours to editor@gazettejournal.net. Red maple at the home of… …
Nature’s October magic (10/26/2022) - For many of us, October is our favorite month. The weather grows cooler, the sky is bright blue, the Hunter’s Moon rises, and the magical, spooky holiday of Halloween occurs.… …
Breast cancer awareness (10/26/2022) - Members of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Susan, dressed in pink on Sunday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer and other cancer survivors and caregivers were recognized.… …It’s truly fall (10/19/2022) - Photographers, please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. We love them. Fall color at Machicomoco State Park gets better every day, said Mary Ross, who sent a number of photos. From… …
Observe your trees in every season (10/19/2022) - The weather last weekend was perfect for a walk in the woods. While we don’t enjoy the same dramatic effects of the changing seasons as the citizens of Virginia counties… …
Homemakers lunch (10/19/2022) - Members of Central Village Homemakers recently visited the Hyco House in Mathews for a tour, briefings on its history followed by lunch. Those attending were, front row from left, Martha… …
Visitor center talk (10/19/2022) - Members of the Mathews County Woman’s Club heard from Mathews County Visitor and Information Center Executive Director Emily Allen on Oct. 10 about all of the changes that will be… …Wings and petals and more (10/12/2022) - Nature is still showing its flora and fauna in full color but gardeners know that frost is coming and are making a record now, in photos and in paint, of… …
Wait for spring to divide hostas (10/12/2022) - Who doesn’t love hostas, those hardy herbaceous perennials that require so little attention to perform beautifully year after year? The original owners of our house had planted a few large… …
Fall FUN-raiser (10/12/2022) - After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Mathews County Woman’s Club will hold its Fall FUN-raiser and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Francis de Sales Roman Catholic… …Book Author Luncheon to be held Oct. 21 (10/12/2022) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will hold a Book Author Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 21, at Providence Baptist Church. All tickets have been sold. …
Flowers, insects, birds, and windsurfers (10/5/2022) - Warm weather lasted until this week; people and other flora and fauna have made the most of it. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. John Lee Callis of Grimstead photographed… …Evaluate your summer garden (10/5/2022) - It is a good idea to evaluate the results of your vegetable and flower gardens at the end of the growing season. I know this, but rarely get around to… …
Market Days raffle (10/5/2022) - Winners of the Central Village Homemakers raffle held at Market Days were, pictured from left, Bobby Hudgins of Mathews, gift certificate board; Bobby Hall of Deltaville, John Barber print; and… …
America 250! Quilt Project (10/5/2022) - The Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR won the state quilt contest to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Once pieced together, a quilt representing all 50 states will be displayed in the DAR… …
Storm damage (9/28/2022) - This tree fell in a yard on Mumford View Drive in Hayes as a result of the heavy winds that came through the area on Sunday evening. …By air and by land (9/28/2022) - Spectacular creations of nature are captured at their best. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Bob Waldrop photographed all these birds in Mathews on Friday. From left, killdeer, spotted sandpiper,… …
Dividing peonies in the fall (9/28/2022) - As much as I anticipate the fall with its slanting golden light, vivid leaf colors, and cooling temperatures, there is one aspect of the season that I find discouraging. When… …
Supporting scouting (9/28/2022) - The Gloucester Ruritan Club held its August annual picnic at Beaverdam Park. Joining the Ruritans were Rose Taylor, Zone 4 Lt. Governor and her husband Rick, as well as leaders… …Changing seasons (9/21/2022) - Summer flowers hang on while migrating birds and insects look for food along the way, and fall favorites make an appearance. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Japanese anemone, a… …
Fall is a good time to plant (9/21/2022) - The Autumn Equinox will occur on September 22 this year, marking the official end of summer. It doesn’t mean the heat will suddenly disappear, although we are enjoying cooler nights… …
47 butterfly species spotted (9/21/2022) - Forty-seven species of butterflies, including two not previously verified in this area, were identified Aug. 27 in a count across four counties. The Middle Peninsula Master Naturalist Chapter sponsored the… …
Beauties of nature (9/14/2022) - On land, air and sea: lovely scenes surround us. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Galoris Brownley photographed a white ibis Sept. 2 at New Point Comfort Natural Area Preserve;… …
Brady-Cook (9/14/2022) - Lee and Lisa Brady of Cobbs Creek, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Nichole Brady, to James Lucas Cook, son of Billy and Sue Cook of Mathews. Emily graduated… …Trees and power lines don’t mix (9/14/2022) - Trees and power lines were never meant to inhabit the same spaces. I was reminded of this fact while on a recent home visit to check on two mature crape… …