June 26, 2025
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Perennials, Pollinator Gardening, Seasonal
June 26, 2025
June 23, 2025
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Featured, Landscaping, Perennials, Pollinator Gardening, Trees and Shrubs
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… Read More
June 23, 2025
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Featured, Landscaping, Lawn + Garden, Perennials, Pollinator Gardening, Seasonal, Trees and Shrubs
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… Read More
June 9, 2025
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Annuals, Featured, Herbs + Veggies, Perennials, Pollinator Gardening, Seasonal
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… Read More
May 28, 2025
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Featured, Kids Gardening, Perennials
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… Read More
May 26, 2025
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Landscaping, Perennials, Seasonal, Trees and Shrubs
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… Read More
May 26, 2025
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Featured, Perennials, Shop
May 26, 2025
Clematis 101: Choosing, Growing & Pruning the Queen of Climbers
There’s a reason clematis is known as the “Queen of Climbers.” With gorgeous, showy blooms in a rainbow of colors and a long flowering season, this versatile vine adds vertical interest and charm to any garden. Whether you’re looking to… Read More
April 14, 2025
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Featured, Landscaping, Perennials, Pollinator Gardening, Seasonal
April 14, 2025
When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in New England
Welcoming Hummingbirds Back: What to Know About Spring Migration Each spring, ruby-throated hummingbirds return to New England after a long migration. These tiny birds fly thousands of miles from Central America and the southern U.S. back to our gardens—and your… Read More
March 31, 2025
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Featured, Perennials, Seasonal
March 31, 2025
The Best Summer-Flowering Bulbs for a Stunning Garden
When most people think of planting bulbs, they picture bright tulips and cheerful daffodils welcoming spring. But summer-flowering bulbs bring a whole new level of beauty to the garden, offering months of color and texture with minimal effort. If you…