COGdesign, the Community Outreach Group for Landscape Design, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality landscape design services to community-based groups. They are in need of used or new tools for their volunteers and trainees. To make drop-off or pick-up plans, email info@cogdesign.org or call 781-642-6662. For more information about COGdesign, visit www.cogdesign.org. … Continue reading Downsizing Your Tool Collection?
LDC Awards Presented
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
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
