On Thursday, July 20, 2023 – The Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens is partnering with the Winery for this workshop. Learn the foundations of floral design (and walk away with your own beautiful bouquet) while you enjoy a wine tasting at the Marble Ridge Winery. The Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens is one of several Trustees of … Continue reading Sips & Stems: A Floral Workshop – at the Marble Ridge Winery
The weather has been really hot and muggy recently – almost too hot to work outside in the garden. However, the weeds are really flourishing, especially the goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), and it has taken over in some areas. There’s so much to be done, and I’m reminded every time that I look at our garden … Continue reading Colorful Daylilies in the July Garden
National Rose Month was first observed in 1959 when efforts were made to pass a bill to designate the rose as the national flower. However, the rose wasn’t made the national flower until 1986 when President Ronald Reagan made it official. National Rose Month recognizes that June has long been considered the ideal month for … Continue reading June is National Rose Month
On Friday, June 9, 2023 – Enjoy a selection of wine and cheeses and join Arboretum Director Debbie Merriam for a fun filled evening of trivia questions while exploring the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum gardens. Prizes awarded. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. Website for more … Continue reading Wine, Cheese and Trees Tour plus Trivia
Amazingly, unexpected “frost-and-freeze” weather warnings seem to have recently become the major topic of discussion among our local gardeners. Many have covered their emerging plants with plastic or fabric row covers, or brought their seed-starting containers indoors or into their garages, porches or even greenhouses. We are reminded that in 1977, “snow continued to fall … Continue reading A Cool Season For Sure!
