We are told that ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangeas bloom much longer than average hydrangea macrophylla plants and do well in colder climates since they are able to bloom on the current season’s new growth. This year’s blooms on our plants are not disappointing for sure. Many colorful daylilies are also outstanding in our midsummer garden. Sadly, … Continue reading ‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangeas Enchant
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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
In Bloom in Our Garden
In bloom in our garden are irises, baptisia, foxgloves, clematis, roses and some of the hostas. I don’t ever remember our hostas blooming so early. The peony blossoms are mostly gone and I’ll be clipping off their seedpods just above a lower leaf on each stem. The peony plants make a nice summer border. The … Continue reading In Bloom in Our Garden
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
Summer’s Coming
What a spring this has been… wet, wet, wet and cold! According to news reports, this has been the wettest spring ever recorded. One columnist wrote, “Rainfall famine has turned to a rainfall feast.” In spite of the frequent showers and low temperatures, the daffodils were really beautiful. The pink tulips were lovely even though … Continue reading Summer’s Coming
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
Welcome to Spring!
Our calendar tells us that spring has arrived. Signs of spring are evident throughout our garden. Snowdrops are in bloom and some of the daffodil foliage is emerging. In shaded areas, there are still some mounds of snow. The start of Daylight Saving Time has given us an extra hour of welcome sunlight. This is … Continue reading Welcome to Spring!
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
Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening
I first learned about author Matt Mattus last November when the New England Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society posted an upcoming event on our BostonGardens.com website. According to information received, the former president of the North American Rock Garden Society, Mr. Mattus was scheduled to give a talk on a botanical trip … Continue reading Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening