Through the years since 1989, when I joined the Garden Writers Association of America (as it was called at the time), there have been so many incredible benefits. High on the list are the many learning opportunities that continue to this date via the knowledgeable members who are always ready and willing to share. Today … Continue reading 2021 Renee’s Garden Media Kit
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Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening
One of the advantages of being a member of the press is that on occasion, we are offered copies of new books to review. The variety is amazing and yours truly has enjoyed reading many of them. Some, such as “Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening” by Matt Mattus, have in fact become reference books, … Continue reading Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening
Free Planting Guide Available
We’ve always enjoyed reading and writing about students being recognized for growing winning vegetables, whether they were the largest pumpkins or cabbages in the U.S. According to a recent press release from The United States Botanic Garden (USBG), “Across the United States, a growing number of schools are planting gardens, engaging in Farm-to-School activities, and … Continue reading Free Planting Guide Available
MassHort Announces New President
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society recently announced the appointment of James Hearsum as its new President and Executive Director. Hearsum, who is expected to join MassHort in early 2020, has been the Executive Director of St. Andrews Botanic Garden in Scotland since May 2014. He will succeed Suzanne Maas, who has been the interim head of … Continue reading MassHort Announces New President
New Tulips for Fall Planting
Connecticut-based Colorblends is a flower bulb wholesaler that sells directly to landscape professionals and home gardeners. We were very interested when we recently received information about their latest offerings for fall planting. Included were photos and descriptions of six new tulip blends, three new daffodil varieties and two new amaryllis. We were particularly impressed by … Continue reading New Tulips for Fall Planting
Mass Audubon Photo Contest
The Massachusetts Audubon Society has announced its annual statewide photo contest, “Picture This: Your Great Outdoors.” Shutterbugs of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience are invited to share the natural beauty of the Bay State through their photography. The competition, which each year attracts hundreds of photographers who submit thousands of images, continues through … Continue reading Mass Audubon Photo Contest
Master Gardeners Announce Symposium
The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association has announced that its 2019 Gardening Symposium will be held on Saturday, September 28, at the Westford Academy, 30 Patten Rd., in Westford, MA. Titled “Inspiration for Next Year’s Garden,” the horticultural event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. According to their published information, they have assembled a … Continue reading Master Gardeners Announce Symposium
Year of the Pumpkin
Every year the National Garden Bureau (NGB), the non-profit organization whose mission is to disseminate basic information and instructions for backyard gardeners, selects one annual, one perennial, one edible and one bulb to be featured in their “Year of the …” program. Plants are chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, genetically diverse, and … Continue reading Year of the Pumpkin
Art in Bloom Returns to the MFA
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) will celebrate the return of spring in April with Art in Bloom, the annual festival of art and flowers. Art in Bloom begins with a public preview on Friday, April 26 from 3-10 p.m. and continues through Monday, April 29. A special Art in Bloom Community Day with … Continue reading Art in Bloom Returns to the MFA