Ferns Indoors & Out: A Guide to Growing, Caring for & Overwintering Ferns

With their graceful fronds and incredible texture, ferns can bring something special to nearly any space. Indoors, they add lush greenery to shelves, hanging baskets, and bright corners. Outdoors, hardy ferns can transform shady areas of the garden into layered,...

Harvesting, Drying & Storing Herbs for Winter

A productive herb garden can keep giving long after the growing season winds down. By harvesting and preserving herbs before cold weather arrives, you can enjoy the flavors of basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, mint, parsley, and more throughout the...

Libra in Bloom: A Floral Arrangement Inspired by the Scales

Libra season (September 23–October 22) is associated with balance, beauty, and connection. Represented by the Scales, Libra is known for being charming, social, and diplomatic, with a natural appreciation for harmony and aesthetics. This zodiac-inspired floral arrangement brings those qualities...

Gray Birch (Betula populifolia)

Best Native Trees for New England Gardens

When choosing a tree for your landscape, there are plenty of reasons to look close to home. Native trees are species that have grown naturally in our region for generations, making them an important part of New England’s forests, wildlife...

RTF Sod being cut

RTF Sod: A Tougher Lawn for New England

If you’re starting a new lawn, replacing tired turf, or repairing an area that has seen better days, sod gives you one big advantage: an established lawn almost instantly. But the type of sod you choose can make a big...

Virgo in Bloom: A Floral Arrangement Inspired by the Maiden

Virgo season (August 23–September 22) is thoughtful, grounded, and quietly beautiful. Represented by the Maiden, Virgo is known for being practical, observant, and attentive to the little details others might overlook. Harvest Maiden, our zodiac-inspired floral arrangement, reflects Virgo’s personality...

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

The Best Ornamental Grass Alternatives to Miscanthus

Ornamental grasses bring something special to the landscape. Their upright forms, soft movement and distinctive seed heads add texture that can be difficult to get from other plants, and many look just as interesting in fall and winter as they...

winter savory perennial herbs

Perennial Herbs to Plant in the Fall

When you think about fall planting, herbs might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But fall can be a great time to add perennial herbs to the garden. The soil is still warm, the days are getting...

How to Cut and Dry Hydrangea Flowers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beautiful Dried Blooms

How to Cut and Dry Hydrangea Flowers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beautiful Dried Blooms Hydrangeas are known for their spectacular summer flowers, but their beauty doesn’t have to end when the growing season does. With just a few simple steps,...

Leo in Bloom: A Floral Arrangement Inspired by the Lion

Leo season (July 23–August 22) is bold, radiant, and impossible to ignore. Represented by the Lion, Leo is known for confidence, warmth, creativity, and a flair for the dramatic. This zodiac-inspired floral arrangement was designed to capture that larger-than-life energy...