April 6, 2026
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Annuals, Featured, Herbs + Veggies, Perennials, Seasonal
April 6, 2026
March 2, 2026
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Featured, Herbs + Veggies, Landscaping, Lawn + Garden, Perennials, Seasonal, Tools, Trees and Shrubs
March 2, 2026
March Garden Checklist for Massachusetts Gardeners
This winter has been a long, cold, and snowy one in Massachusetts! But March marks the turning point and while it seems impossible that the snow will ever melt, once it does, things move quickly! While it’s still too early…
January 12, 2026
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Featured, Herbs + Veggies, Houseplants, Lawn + Garden, Perennials, Pests, Seasonal, Trees and Shrubs
January 12, 2026
January Garden Checklist for Massachusetts Gardeners
Winter may have settled in, but January is a surprisingly productive month for Massachusetts gardeners. While the ground is frozen and daylight is short, this quieter stretch is perfect for assessing your tools, planning your crops, and caring for the…
November 26, 2025
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Christmas, Featured, Perennials, Seasonal
November 26, 2025
Bringing the Christmas Rose Indoors: Beauty, Meaning, and Care
Outside, winter may be bare — but indoors, the Christmas Rose, Helleborus niger, blooms with life, offering elegant color and calm to holiday spaces. Helleborus are cold-season bloomers with elegant white flowers that often open right around the holidays. In Europe,…
October 6, 2025
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Featured, Perennials, Seasonal
October 6, 2025
Preparing Your Perennials for Winter: What to Cut Back (and What to Leave Standing)
As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to drop, many gardeners wonder: what should I do with my perennials before winter? A little fall prep goes a long way toward protecting your garden, encouraging healthier growth in spring,…
September 22, 2025
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Featured, Perennials
September 22, 2025
Montauk Daisies: A Cheerful Burst of Fall Blooms
When most of the garden is winding down for the season, Montauk daisies (also known as Nippon daisies) come into their full glory. These cheerful, daisy-like perennials brighten up borders and beds just when you need them most—typically from September…
September 1, 2025
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Featured, Perennials
September 1, 2025
Why Heuchera Deserves a Spot in Your Fall Garden
When it comes to adding lasting color and texture to your garden, few perennials can rival the charm of Heuchera, commonly called coral bells. While spring and summer gardens often get the most attention, Heuchera really shines in fall, making…
September 1, 2025
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September 1, 2025
Fall Care Tips: Knowing When to Stop Feeding Perennials
Fertilizing is an important part of keeping perennials healthy, colorful, and strong. But as the growing season winds down, knowing when to stop fertilizing is just as important as knowing when to start. Giving plants the right nutrients at the…
August 3, 2025
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Featured, Perennials, Trees and Shrubs
August 3, 2025
Why Your Sprinkler Isn’t Enough: Better Watering Techniques for New Plants
We get it—sprinklers and irrigation systems seem like the ultimate summer shortcut. Just set it and forget it, right? But when it comes to keeping your newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials healthy and thriving, that approach often falls short—literally.…