The plant we know today as the poinsettia has a long and interesting history. The fact is, that the lovely plant many of us place in our homes during the holidays was once used as a fever medicine. Native to Central America, it flourished in an area of southern Mexico known as Taxco del Alarcon. … Continue reading Poinsettias Are Holiday Favorites
Into the Holiday Spirit
We’ve had our first real snowfall of the season and, like the song, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Amazingly, only a couple of days ago, we were still enjoying some perfect blossoms on some of our rose bushes and harvesting some chives from the vegetable garden. We have turned over the bowls … Continue reading Into the Holiday Spirit
Time to Give Thanks
We have so much to be thankful for this year. In spite of the recent drought, what is being called a “super extended fall” has gifted us with incredible and vibrant foliage colors, the prettiest we can ever remember. Of course, hubby has been raking the fallen leaves and there’s no end in sight. Thank … Continue reading Time to Give Thanks
Honorary Medals Awarded by MHS
Over the years, we have been honored to attend many of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s wonderful Honorary Medals Dinners. The Society has been conferring medals on individuals and institutions regarded as “important contributors to the art and science of horticulture” since the turn of the 20th century. At its most recent event, the Society presented … Continue reading Honorary Medals Awarded by MHS
Boston Blooms with Daffodils
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative will distribute 20,000 daffodil bulbs this fall to volunteers for planting on public ways citywide. “Our Boston Blooms volunteers always do a great job of beautifying our neighborhoods through this citywide planting program, and we are looking forward to another … Continue reading Boston Blooms with Daffodils