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Boston Marathon Road Closures 2024
Weston Nurseries of Hopkinton is thrilled to once again be right on the path of the Boston Marathon. Due to road closures for the marathon, our Hopkinton Garden Center and
Be A Better Gardener: Co-Existence and Drawing a Line
By Thomas Christopher I recently drew a storm of condemnation from Facebook members when I reacted to a much-delayed obituary in the New York Times for the great children’s books
Pink-Leaved Plants for Valentine’s Day
When it comes to giving plants for Valentine’s Day, flowering plants are probably what immediatelyspring to mind. Whether the romantic colors of roses, flamingo flowers and orchids or the perfumedblooms
Jennifer Rolo, MCH
The phrase, ‘Grow where you are planted’ is frequently used to encourage others to be all that they were created to be, to do what’s right, even when it’s hard,
Christmas Cactus
Holiday cactus, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter cactus, Zygocactus or Schlumbergera – what’s in a name? Potentially confusion, if the naming of these cacti is anything to go by, but fortunately
How Do I Light My Tree?
By Trevor Smith “There’s a light on this tree that won’t light on one side.”How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ahh, the Christmas tree. It is the center of so many
Companion Planting for Spring Bulbs
Spring bulbs bring a welcome splash of color, marking the gradual arrival of the growing season. Early bloomers such as snowdrops and crocus can appear even through the snow and
Conditions For Fall Color
By Catherine Cooper- Updated for 2023! New England is renowned for its fall foliage of fiery reds and oranges, but as anyone who has experienced at least a few northeastern
Fall Plants for Bees
Bring in the Bees! Every plant that requires an insect pollinator will have devised strategies to attract the type of pollinator it needs, but some plants draw a real profusion
Shrubs To Brighten Fall Days
Fall brings an explosion of color to New England’s landscapes with vibrant foliage in hues of yellow, orange and red, along with bright berries in a wide array of colors
Spring Lawn Care 101
Lawns tend to play a supporting role in our outdoor spaces, framing the big showstoppers like blooming trees and colorful flowers. But turf is still an important part of a
Winter Bark
Winter in Massachusetts is the season when the landscape is relatively bare and color is mostly restricted to muted green and shades of brown and gray. However, despite a limited
Feeding Birds in Winter
“January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow.” So begins Sara Coleridge’s poem about the calendar year, and January’s lines remind us that it is a tough time
Growing Herbs Indoors
In the dead of winter not only is it uplifting to have some living greenery in our homes but for the chefs amongst us, keeping a few pots of fresh
Top 10 Foods for Winter Bird Feeding
‘Tis the season for feeding birds all across North America, especially in those regions where it gets mighty cold and snowy. If you are bird feeding veteran, you’ve probably gained
Hanukkah salvia
In December a tour of garden centers will reveal swaths of bright poinsettias and other colorful houseplants to celebrate Christmas. However, surveying all these plants, predominantly red in color, led
Christmas Cactus
Holiday cactus, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter cactus, Zygocactus or Schlumbergera – what’s in a name? Potentially confusion, if the naming of these cacti is anything to go by, but fortunately
Holiday Plants Around the World
In the northern hemisphere there are a number of plants associated with the Christmas holidays. Some were originally associated with earlier pagan traditions and include fir trees, holly, ivy and