Sweetbay, a yard-sized magnolia (10/9/2024) - As I walked up to our field on a perfect, early October day, I noticed signs of the approaching change of seasons. We haven’t had a frost yet, and I… …
Riddett-Thibault (10/9/2024) - Kenny and Debbie Riddett of Pinetta, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Leigh-Ann Riddett, to Thomas Caldwell Thibault, son of Thomas and Kimberly Thibault of Gloucester. Christine graduated from… …
Flora, fauna, fall (10/9/2024) - Living things are making the most of these beautiful days. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. A Cloudless Sulphur butterfly heads for the tallest cardinal climber at the home of… …Mountain mints are worth the ‘buzz’ (10/2/2024) - Since we like to plant perennials in the fall, Jim and I try to stop in at two or three local native plant sales in September and October. Gloucester Master… …
Fall colors (10/2/2024) - The beautiful shades of autumn are not limited to trees. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Yana Hare’s cat Daisy watches a big moth on her window screen; also roses… …
Prayer breakfast (9/25/2024) - The Rev. Dede Parrish, pastor of Beulah Church of New Point and Saint Paul Comfort Church of Susan, opened the Mathews County Woman’s Club new season on September 9 with… …Autumn is for apples (9/25/2024) - “All at once summer collapsed into fall.”—Oscar Wilde A few days ago, a friend posted this quote from Oscar Wilde on her Facebook page. Mr. Wilde’s words made perfect sense… …
Rainbows in Mother Nature (9/25/2024) - On land and in the sky, beautiful colors attract our eyes. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Marvin and Martha Frame welcome fall to Cobbs Creek. Fall decorations at the… …The Boogie-Woogie Aphid and other beech pests (9/18/2024) - Peninsula Tree Steward Coordinator Carol King sent an email last week with two interesting photos of a species of aphid that attacks beech trees. The photos were taken by Connie… …
Feels like… (9/18/2024) - Some early mornings are starting to feel like fall. Please watch for turning leaves, pumpkins, and other symbols of a changing season, and send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Plumbago, volunteer… …
Stinging caterpillars are back! (9/11/2024) - Last week, I read a Facebook post from a friend who lives in North Carolina. She had posted a pretty photo of a Monarch caterpillar (Danaus plexippus) munching on a… …
Keenan-Grimm (9/11/2024) - Marc and Carol Keenan of Gloucester, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Keenan, to David Grimm Jr., son of David Sr. and Deirdre Grimm of Gloucester. Tiffany and David… …All living things (9/11/2024) - Our readers submit images of interesting members of the plant and animal kingdom. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Lantana “Miss Huff” in bloom; by Cheryl Battle of Bavon. Todd… …
New perennials for next summer’ (9/4/2024) - Monday, September 2 was Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, which will officially say goodbye three weeks later on Sept. 22, the Autumn Equinox. We have plenty of hot… …
Flying into September (9/4/2024) - We welcome your photos in all seasons. Please send them to editor@gazettejournal.net. Larry Sherertz of Hayes snapped this juvenile yellow crowned night heron facing the morning sun. Ruth Smallwood said… …
Beal-Hudgins (8/28/2024) - Anna Cushing Hudgins and Brian Joseph Beal were married in a small ceremony in the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, N.C., on March 6, 2024 with their families in attendance.… …Big and bold (8/28/2024) - Hibiscus and many other seasonal flowers make a statement. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. David McElroy of Mathews found a frog on his screen. Angelonia, sent by Cheryl Battle,… …
Homemakers (8/28/2024) - At its August meeting, the members of the Central Village Homemakers Club enjoyed a historical program presented by Tom Robinson. The president of the Mathews Museum gave a program on… …
Milestones reached (8/21/2024) - Several Gloucester Extension Master Gardeners reached milestones for volunteer hours contributed and were awarded certificates and pins at their chapter meeting on Aug. 5. Those recognized include, from left, Ruby… …
Wheelchair quilts (8/21/2024) - Emily Anderson and Genia Allen of the Bay Quilters Guild recently delivered 17 homemade wheelchair quilts to the residents at Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. Above, Anderson… …New weeds in the garden (8/21/2024) - By every August, the front garden is pretty untidy. The weather has been too hot, too dry, too wet, too buggy since mid-July, and my daily work sessions in the… …
Roach-Hammond (8/21/2024) - The families of Tiffany Diane Roach and Frederick Clayton Hammond Jr. announce their engagement. The couple will marry on October 5, 2024 at Bethel Church of Mathews in Onemo. …Mostly good (8/21/2024) - Things are blooming nicely, until (see below) a tomato hornworm gets into a plant. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. A Passion flower blooming and producing fruit on the deck… …
Keep a gardening journal (8/14/2024) - This week’s column started out as an explanatory piece on the differences between warm season and cool season crops, geared specifically to novice vegetable gardeners. While searching for some new… …
Kirschnick-Barefoot (8/14/2024) - Dana and Michael Barefoot of Gloucester Point, announce the engagement of their son, Brett Michael Barefoot, to Masey Harrison Kirschnick, daughter of David Kirschnick of Charlottesville, and Tamara Harrison Kirschnick,… …