Who will win? (7/6/2022) - PHOTOS BY LARRY SHERETZEagle vs. Ospreys fighting for a nest on Timberneck Creek. Larry Sheretz sent along this poem to go with it (read in the same cadence as “T’was… …
Well Water clinic dates, locations finalized (7/6/2022) - Virginia Cooperative Extension has finalized the dates and locations for well water testing clinics in Middlesex, Mathews and Gloucester, and registration is open for those interested in participating. The Well… …
Mitch Smith transformed himself, now he transforms others (6/29/2022) - Mathews native Mitch Smith has influenced many young people as well as adults in a positive, yet humble manner. His story is one of being in the depths of despair… …Midyear bounty (6/29/2022) - Plantings support wildlife and produce fruits and flowers for our tables and arrangements. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Linda Dalgety of Port Haywood sent photos of her first blueberries… …
Why plant Virginia natives? (6/29/2022) - If you google the question asked in the title of this column, you will receive a multitude of hits, and most of them will say the same thing: Native plants… …
Black Birders’ Week (6/29/2022) - A Black Birders’ Week birdwatching event was held on June 4 at Beaverdam Park. Sponsored by the Gloucester Branch of the NAACP, the Middle Peninsula Master Naturalists and the Middle… …
King’s Daughters (6/29/2022) - Amy Ashberry spoke about her mission work and Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry at the Chesapeake Bay Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons last Thursday. Ashberry is shown on… …As summer begins (6/15/2022) - The longest days of the year are here, and the sunlight, heat and humidity are making gardens thrive. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Blooming aloe vera sent by Molly… …
Silver leaves for contrast (6/15/2022) - Do you have that one flower bed or border that seems to get ignored season after season? You always mean to do something with it, make some changes, add some… …
Father’s Day cake baking contest Saturday (6/15/2022) - A Father’s Day cake baking contest takes place Saturday at the Mathews Historical Museum, 200 Main Street, Mathews. Cakes of any type should be entered at the museum between 8-9… …
Fort Monroe visit (6/15/2022) - PEO chapter BW recently visited Fort Monroe. The tour featured a presentation on women’s roles at the fort from the 1600s. There was also a discussion on the roles and… …In full bloom (6/8/2022) - We are happy to present the natural beauty of June. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Joy Albertson of North wants to know the name of this plant, which sprouted… …
Native bees (6/8/2022) - One day last week, Jim mentioned that one of our large tupelo, or black gum, trees (Nyssa sylvatica) was in bloom and humming with bee activity. He spotted numerous honeybees… …
Museum to hold Father’s Day Cake Contest (6/8/2022) - The Mathews Historical Museum, fresh off its May Faire pound cake contest, plans its second Father’s Day Cake Contest, to be held Saturday, June 18, at the museum. Chairman Barbara… …
DAR officers (6/8/2022) - The new officers of the Cricket Hill chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution were installed at the group’s May 18 meeting at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester. Here,… …
Watch out for fawns (6/8/2022) - The first week in June is typically the time when most white tail deer have fawns. Photographer Larry Sherertz watched as this little one crossed his yard in Gloucester on… …Glorious days (6/1/2022) - All growing things are thriving now in the great outdoors, with beautiful days and adequate rainfall. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Fiesta hibiscus sent by Alice Smith of Hayes.… …
Leafcutter bees and other garden visitors (6/1/2022) - Last month, Jim and I added a new rose to the front garden. Her name is “Louise Odier,” and she has been around since 1861, making her an Old Garden… …The Queen’s local connections (6/1/2022) - As the United Kingdom and its Commonwealth nations celebrate 70 years on the throne of their monarch Elizabeth, some Gloucester County residents may let their thoughts stray to a quiet… …
Bunches of beauty (5/25/2022) - Here is a sampling of the lovely products of Mother Nature sent this week by our readers. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Rugosa rose sent by Cheryl Battle of… …
The world of animals (5/25/2022) - Marty Ross: Box turtles love cherry tomatoes. Five-lined skink, taken by Louise Witherspoon of Port Haywood; the blue tail indicates that it’s still a juvenile. This pelican was photographed along… …Is your soil healthy? (5/25/2022) - I listened to a conversation between two strangers during a recent supermarket visit. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but when a conversation turns to growing flowers or vegetables, my gardening… …
Bird-watching event June 4 at Beaverdam (5/25/2022) - A bird-watching event is planned on Saturday, June 4 at Beaverdam Park in Gloucester to celebrate the third Black Birders Week. A release said the walk will start at 8… …
Spring count (5/25/2022) - Nine participants counted birds for the Williamsburg Audubon Spring Bird Count on Sunday, May 15, in the Rosewell Sector of Gloucester. The count started at 8 a.m. in the fog… …
Fox baby (5/18/2022) - Photographer Linda Tjossem has a big fox in the woods near her home at Hayes. Last week, her kits showed up on her marsh walk. “I have never seen kits… …