June 8, 2026
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Herbs + Veggies, Pollinator Gardening
June 8, 2026
June 2, 2026
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Featured, News, Pollinator Gardening
June 2, 2026
National Pollinator Week 2026
June 22nd – 28th Pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystems, food supply, and everyday lives. National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate and protect them. Established in 2006 through a U.S. Senate resolution, National Pollinator Week grew…
July 21, 2025
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Featured, Landscaping, Pollinator Gardening, Trees and Shrubs
July 21, 2025
Monarda Magic: Bright Blooms for Hummingbirds and Bees
If you’re looking for a perennial that brings your garden alive with color and activity, Monarda, commonly known as bee balm, is a perfect choice. This North American native is a true garden hero – beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and…
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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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…
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…
June 23, 2025
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Featured, Landscaping, Lawn + Garden, Pollinator Gardening
June 23, 2025
Pollinator Friendly Fertilizers: Feed Your Garden, Protect the Pollinators
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…
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…
June 9, 2025
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Featured, Lawn + Garden, Pollinator Gardening, Seasonal
June 9, 2025
Creating a Pollinator Paradise: Why Water and Shelter Matter
Pollinators are some of the hardest-working creatures in your garden. They buzz from bloom to bloom, helping plants produce fruits, vegetables, and seeds. We often focus on feeding them with nectar-rich flowers, but they also need two other essentials: fresh…
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