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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
How to Light your Christmas Tree!
Written by Trevor Smith | Weston Nurseries Design & Education Manager “There’s a light on this tree that won’t light on one side.” How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ahh, the
Wreaths: Nature’s Holiday Decorations
With the holiday season upon us, our human spirit develops a longing for comfort and reassurance, particularly this year with all the challenges we face. Perhaps it’s a response to
Poinsettia
December 12th is National Poinsettia Day, officially recognized in 2002 as a celebration of the holiday season’s most iconic plant, and honoring two men who played a major role in
Halloween: A History
In the United States, Halloween as we now know it is predominantly a secular occasion, an evening of costumed participants, trick or treating, pumpkins and parties with a strong theme
Songbirds: Native Garden Design Guidelines
It takes approximately 10,000 caterpillars to raise a clutch (5) chickadees. Stunning blooms all season long turn to bright beautiful birds flitting about the garden at seasons end and into
Hummingbird: Native Garden Design Guidelines
Hummingbirds are a favorite in every garden. People go through great measures to attract these colorful aerial acrobats. Hummingbirds need more than a sugary feeder to keep them going and
Shade Ave (Dry): Native Garden Design Guidelines
Do you know the area where the grass won’t grow? Under the trees just dirt and weeds? That is the perfect spot for a shade bed. These plants are made
Hellstrip: Native Garden Design Guidelines
The term for the area between the street and the sidewalk, the hell strip is one of the hardest areas to plant. Salt, sand, and slush in the winter, brutal
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