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Free Planting Guide Available

We’ve always enjoyed reading and writing about students being recognized for growing winning vegetables, whether they were the largest pumpkins or cabbages in the U.S. According to a recent press release from The United States Botanic Garden (USBG), “Across the United States, a growing number of schools are planting gardens, engaging in Farm-to-School activities, and … Continue reading Free Planting Guide Available

A student waters seedlings. (Photo credit: The U.S. Botanic Garden)

New Tulips for Fall Planting

Connecticut-based Colorblends is a flower bulb wholesaler that sells directly to landscape professionals and home gardeners. We were very interested when we recently received information about their latest offerings for fall planting. Included were photos and descriptions of six new tulip blends, three new daffodil varieties and two new amaryllis. We were particularly impressed by … Continue reading New Tulips for Fall Planting

'Apples to Oranges' is the perfect name for these new tulips. (Photo courtesy of Colorblends.com)

Mass Audubon Photo Contest

The Massachusetts Audubon Society has announced its annual statewide photo contest, “Picture This: Your Great Outdoors.” Shutterbugs of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience are invited to share the natural beauty of the Bay State through their photography. The competition, which each year attracts hundreds of photographers who submit thousands of images, continues through … Continue reading Mass Audubon Photo Contest

Master Gardeners Announce Symposium

The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association has announced that its 2019 Gardening Symposium will be held on Saturday, September 28, at the Westford Academy, 30 Patten Rd., in Westford, MA. Titled “Inspiration for Next Year’s Garden,” the horticultural event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. According to their published information, they have assembled a … Continue reading Master Gardeners Announce Symposium

Year of the Pumpkin

Every year the National Garden Bureau (NGB), the non-profit organization whose mission is to disseminate basic information and instructions for backyard gardeners, selects one annual, one perennial, one edible and one bulb to be featured in their “Year of the …” program. Plants are chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, genetically diverse, and … Continue reading Year of the Pumpkin