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!
All posts by Hilda M. Morrill
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
February Updates
It’s been an interesting winter for sure. Record low temperatures and extreme winter chills have kept furnaces running ’round the clock. Frequent messages from service providers, as well as newspaper articles and TV reports, have warned about the dangers of frozen pipes. However, on Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, which supposedly predicts … Continue reading February Updates
‘Tis the Season
December is a wonderful time of the year. As families decorate their homes for Christmas and the holidays, poinsettias are a popular addition to the decor. Pink poinsettias have always been a favorite in our home. Incidentally, December 12 was officially declared “National Poinsettia Day” by an Act of Congress in 2002. For me it’s … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season