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?
Landscape Design Council Presents Awards
The Landscape Design Council (LDC) of Massachusetts presented three awards at the 2015 Boston Flower & Garden Show recently held at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The winners were: Miskovsky Landscaping, jointly with Haskell Nursery; Magma Design Group, Inc.; and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The LDC panel of judges was made up of … Continue reading Landscape Design Council Presents Awards
Forced Forsythia Branches
The mountains of snow are slowly disappearing, helped along by recent rains and warmer temperatures. It’s sad to see the damage done to so many of our shrubs by what has been called our “nightmare” and “unrelenting” winter. So many branches broken! In addition, several of our trellises are damaged. We’ll have lots of cleaning … Continue reading Forced Forsythia Branches
2015 Boston Flower & Garden Show
The 2015 “Boston Flower & Garden Show” takes place at The Seaport World Trade Center in Boston from Wednesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 15. This year’s theme is “Season of Enchantment.” A festive Gala Preview Party was held on Tuesday evening, March 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting The Genesis Foundation … Continue reading 2015 Boston Flower & Garden Show