I first learned about author Matt Mattus last November when the New England Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society posted an upcoming event on our BostonGardens.com website. According to information received, the former president of the North American Rock Garden Society, Mr. Mattus was scheduled to give a talk on a botanical trip … Continue reading Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening
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Year of the Dahlia for 2019
Every year the National Garden Bureau, 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 versatile. … Continue reading Year of the Dahlia for 2019
Ripened Kousa Dogwood Berries
Savoring Fall! (Or, Savoring the Fall!) It’s officially Fall and there’s much to savor. The days are shorter and cooler, and some tree leaves are beginning to come down. Especially outstanding are the Kousa dogwood berries. The seven-son tree (Heptacodium) is spectacular. Called autumn lilac by some, its sepal-like rose calyces elongate after blooming and … Continue reading Ripened Kousa Dogwood Berries
Tips for Fall Planting of Vegetables
We’ve received the following tips for the fall planting of vegetables from the National Garden Bureau: As you harvest your tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, you might think your garden is winding down. But wait… You can start your fall planting now and reap a harvest all through the cool autumn season. Fall planting not only … Continue reading Tips for Fall Planting of Vegetables
Mayor’s Garden Contest
Mayor Martin J. Walsh is alerting Boston’s green thumbs that they have until Wednesday, July 11, to register for the annual “Mayor’s Garden Contest” presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with a grand prize provided by JetBlue and media support provided by the Boston Herald. Yours truly fondly remembers the many years when … Continue reading Mayor’s Garden Contest
Lilacs at the Arboretum
We recently were delighted to receive the following information from our friends at the Arnold Arboretum: “When you plant a lilac in your garden you are choosing a shrub that is part of this country’s history. In 1767, for example, Thomas Jefferson recorded his method of planting lilacs in his garden book, and on March … Continue reading Lilacs at the Arboretum
National Cabbage Program
Congratulations are in order to Emily Farrell, a student at St. Mary’s Primary School in Taunton. Emily was the Massachusetts State Winner in the National Bonnie Plants Third Grade Cabbage Program. Last summer Emily grew the beautiful, huge cabbage (23.6 lbs!) and was randomly selected by the Massachusetts’ Agriculture Department to receive a $1,000 savings … Continue reading National Cabbage Program
Ruth I. Cleveland Scholarship Fund
The Andover Garden Club is seeking qualified Massachusetts students to apply for the Ruth I. Cleveland Scholarship Fund, which memorializes the late Ruth Cleveland, a longtime resident of Andover who served as president of the Andover Garden Club from 1954 to 1956. The memorial scholarship is given annually in recognition of her efforts to enrich … Continue reading Ruth I. Cleveland Scholarship Fund
COGdesign’s Jean Krasnow Honored
The Landscape Design Council (LDC) of Massachusetts recently announced that Jean Krasnow, projects coordinator and acting director of COGdesign, is the 2017 winner of the Landscape Design Council Award for Excellence, given in recognition of outstanding civic accomplishment. “Over the past decade, Jean Krasnow has contributed her time and expertise to COGdesign. Her dedication and … Continue reading COGdesign’s Jean Krasnow Honored