Milkweed is essential to the monarch butterfly life cycle. It’s the only plant where monarchs lay their eggs—and the sole food source for hungry caterpillars. Without milkweed, monarchs can’t survive. Planting native milkweed supports pollinators and helps protect this iconic… Read More
When planning a New England garden, you’ve probably come across terms like native, cultivar, and nativar. But what do they actually mean—and how do they affect pollinators, local wildlife, and your garden’s long-term health? Let’s break it down. What… Read More
When you think of butterflies, you probably picture them fluttering gracefully from flower to flower. But did you know that before they become beautiful butterflies, caterpillars are some of the pickiest eaters in the garden? Unlike adult butterflies, who sip… Read More
When you plant a pollinator garden, you’re not just creating a pretty backyard haven — you’re building a vital food source and habitat for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential wildlife. But did you know the type of fertilizer you… Read More
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahoney’s Garden Center (@mahoneysgarden) Looking for great Father’s Day gift ideas? Mahoney’s has something for every kind of dad—whether he loves to garden, grill, relax outdoors, or care… Read More
Still Plenty of Time to Grow While early spring might be ideal for cool-season crops like peas, broccoli, and lettuce, June is prime time for planting summer vegetables. Warm-season favorites like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, beans, and eggplant… Read More
Pollinators are some of the hardest-working creatures in your garden—buzzing from bloom to bloom, helping plants produce fruits, vegetables, and seeds. But while we often focus on feeding pollinators with nectar-rich flowers, they also need two essentials we sometimes overlook:… Read More
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing butterflies flitting around your garden, balcony, or even a sunny front stoop, you’re in luck—it’s not too late to get started! Growing a butterfly garden from seed is easier than you think, and you… Read More
June 16th – 22nd Pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystems, food supply, and everyday lives—and National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate and protect them. Established in 2006 through a U.S. Senate resolution, National Pollinator Week grew… Read More