As I type this column, I’m reminded that Spring (The Vernal Equinox) has officially arrived and that this should be a time of celebration. Instead, however, we are preparing for the fourth March nor’easter, which is expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon. The last storm brought us lots of heavy, wet snow and strong winds, which … Continue reading Ready for Spring
February Chills
Recent weather patterns in the Greater Boston Area have been chilly and challenging. A few Sundays ago we set a record-low temperature of two degrees below zero, which was followed by record-high temps just days afterwards. And then, there’s the snowfall. Although not so bad as a couple of years ago, it hasn’t been fun, … Continue reading February Chills
Ruth I. Cleveland Scholarship Fund
The Andover Garden Club is seeking qualified Massachusetts students to apply for the Ruth I. Cleveland Scholarship Fund, which memorializes the late Ruth Cleveland, a longtime resident of Andover who served as president of the Andover Garden Club from 1954 to 1956. The memorial scholarship is given annually in recognition of her efforts to enrich … Continue reading Ruth I. Cleveland Scholarship Fund
Ready for Winter?
We’ve had our first major snowstorm of the year and we weren’t even finished raking our leaves. While we don’t fuss and pick up every single leaf like some people do, we like to get them off our walks, as leaves can be slippery, especially when wet. We are told that this fall was one … Continue reading Ready for Winter?
COGdesign’s Jean Krasnow Honored
The Landscape Design Council (LDC) of Massachusetts recently announced that Jean Krasnow, projects coordinator and acting director of COGdesign, is the 2017 winner of the Landscape Design Council Award for Excellence, given in recognition of outstanding civic accomplishment. “Over the past decade, Jean Krasnow has contributed her time and expertise to COGdesign. Her dedication and … Continue reading COGdesign’s Jean Krasnow Honored