July 28, 2025
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July 14, 2025
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July 14, 2025
Perennials That Thrive in Wet Gardens
If you have a spot in your yard that always seems damp, you might feel limited in what you can plant there. But wet areas can become stunning garden features with the right perennials. Many plants love moisture and will… Read More
July 7, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Drought Resistant Perennials for Effortless Beauty
Looking to create a stunning garden that thrives even during dry spells? Drought-resistant perennials are your best friends. These hardy plants can handle hot, dry conditions without demanding constant watering – perfect for busy gardeners, summer vacations, and unpredictable New…
June 26, 2025
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Perennials, Pollinator Gardening, Seasonal
June 26, 2025
The Importance of Milkweed: The Monarch Life Cycle
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 this native plant supports pollinators and helps protect this…
June 23, 2025
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June 23, 2025
Native Plants vs. Cultivars vs. Nativars: What’s the Difference?
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…
June 23, 2025
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June 23, 2025
Grow Milkweed and Host Plants for Butterflies!
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…
June 9, 2025
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June 9, 2025
It’s Not Too Late to Plant Your Vegetable Garden!
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…
May 28, 2025
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May 28, 2025
Create a Butterfly Garden with KidsGardening
A Fun Activity for the Whole Family Who doesn’t love butterflies? These fluttery little friends bring joy, color, and life to any garden. Planting a butterfly garden is not just a treat for the eyes—it’s a chance to invite your…
May 26, 2025
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May 26, 2025
Why Native Plants Matter in Massachusetts
On April 1, 2023 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed a proclamation officially declaring April to be Native Plant Month in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. June is National Pollinator Month and it’s the perfect time to celebrate not only pollinators but…