The Landscape Design Council (LDC) of Massachusetts presented three awards at the 2016 Boston Flower & Garden Show recently held at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Winners of the awards were the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the 2016 Newport Flower Show, and Miskovsky Landscaping with David Haskell of Haskell Nursery. The LDC panel of … Continue reading LDC Awards Presented
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Spring Has Sprung
As I write, I’m celebrating the first day of Spring, also known as the Spring Equinox. I’m anxious because we are expecting a snowstorm tonight. Daffodils, scillas and crocuses are in bloom in the garden and we hope that the snowfall is gentle and not too wet so that the blossoms are not damaged so … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung
The Origins of April Fools’ Day
“In all likelihood, April Fools’ Day [grew] out of one or more festivals celebrated around the vernal equinox, like the Roman festival of Hilaria, a day of joy marked by games, amusements and masquerades. “Some scholars point out that April Fools’ Day could be much older. The 13th day of the Persian new year is … Continue reading The Origins of April Fools’ Day
Ireland’s Shamrocks
According to the syndicated newspaper feature, “Did You Know?” …. In Ireland, the plant most identified as a ‘shamrock’ is the white clover. However, according to Horticulture Magazine (March 2009 email), the shamrock houseplant is Oxalis regnellii. It’s described as follows: “Houseplant with shamrock-shaped bright green foliage and dainty white flowers on tall, delicate stems. … Continue reading Ireland’s Shamrocks
Fertilizer: Organic vs. Inorganic
Fertilizers are added to the soil to supply elements essential to the growth of plants. These elements include the major nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur, as well as the trace elements such as iron, zinc, and magnesium. Organic fertilizers are made from materials derived from living things. Animal manures, compost, bonemeal and … Continue reading Fertilizer: Organic vs. Inorganic