The foxgloves (digitalis) are beginning to flower and they are always a delight. For the most part, they are growing where we scattered their seeds from their blossoms last year. Being biennials, the plants began to grow last autumn. We will repeat the process this year. For many gardeners the month of June is considered … Continue reading The Garden in June
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Elm Bank Gardens Open for the Season
The Gardens at Elm Bank opened on May 1st with a focus on kids and families this season, announced Katherine Macdonald, President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The beautiful garden destination, located in Metro West and fifteen miles from downtown Boston, offers more than 16 acres of gardens and historic landscapes. The Gardens are open … Continue reading Elm Bank Gardens Open for the Season
Daffodils Continue to Enchant
The daffodils continue to enchant as do the snowdrops, crocuses and hyacinths. Joining them are some of the hellebores, bloodroot and Jeffersonia. Warm days have encouraged us to work in the garden and survey just how much damage was done by the record setting snow and ice. Sadly we now see damage from a different … Continue reading Daffodils Continue to Enchant
The Philosophy of Composting
Compost is one of the most significant elements of successful gardening. The making of compost contributes significantly to both the garden and the gardener. It is the essence of recycling; it is the very foundation of organic gardening; and it illustrates the deepest and most meaningful cycle of life and death. As recycling goes, what … Continue reading The Philosophy of Composting
Pollinators or Pollenizers?
[The author, Dave Green, answers a question as to why a gardener’s plum tree did not produce fruit. Dave points out the difference between pollinators and pollenizers.] “Plums need pollinators to make fruit. How is your bee population? Pollen doesn’t move by itself, even if they are self fertile. Bee populations in many areas are … Continue reading Pollinators or Pollenizers?