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
A Downton Abbey Rose Garden
We were recently delighted to receive a press release from Schultz Communications regarding two of our favorite pastimes, roses and Downton Abbey, and we would like to share some of the release with our readers. The sixth and final season of Downton Abbey is playing on American televisions every Sunday night, as millions of devoted … Continue reading A Downton Abbey Rose Garden
Valentine Memories
Valentine’s Day celebrations have come and gone but the memories linger on as gifted chocolates and floral bouquets continue to enchant. Newspapers, blogs and social media all seem to point to red roses as being the most popular gift of choice at this time of the year. The weathermen tell us that this was the … Continue reading Valentine Memories
New Year’s Resolutions
The days are getting longer. Incredibly, in spite of low temperatures and recent snowfalls, we are still harvesting some salad greens and parsley from the vegetable garden, without the benefit of any row covers. Every day our mailman delivers more plant and seed catalogs for us to peruse. The pictured plants are so pretty that … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Horticultural Grants Available
The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, Inc. (MMGA) is pleased to announce that MMGA grants are now available to the general gardening community. The MMGA is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to share knowledge and experience with the public through outreach programs in education, horticulture and gardening. The objective of the MMGA grants program … Continue reading Horticultural Grants Available