June 26, 2025
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Perennials, Pollinator Gardening, Seasonal
June 26, 2025
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, 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
June 9, 2025
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Featured, Lawn + Garden, 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… Read More
June 2, 2025
How to Start a Butterfly Garden from Seed
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing butterflies flitting around your garden, balcony, or even a sunny front stoop, you’re in luck—it’s not too late to get started! Growing a butterfly garden from seed is easier than you think, and you… 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…
April 24, 2025
Dig In: Growing Edible Summer Bulbs in Massachusetts
Summer in Massachusetts is a magical time for gardeners, and if you’re looking to grow something that’s both satisfying to harvest and delicious to eat, let’s talk about edible bulbs. These underground gems—like onions, potatoes, and horseradish—not only thrive in…
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…
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…