By Leslie Duthie, New England Botanic Garden Volunteer April 2024 Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) Spring at New England Botanic Garden is always really spectacular. After winter, spring is often a favorite season because growth begins outside – whether bulbs, perennials, shrubs or trees, everything bursts forth with new life. While many people [...]
By Liz Nye, New England Botanic Garden April 2024 Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) Two years ago, the Garden Club of America (GCA) launched the Native Plant Month Initiative, an effort to combat biodiversity loss by raising awareness about the value of native plants in healthy ecosystems. Each year, as part of [...]
By Hunter Blanchard, Horticulturist, New England Botanic Garden March 2024 As I walk around the Shade Garden on a recent brisk yet warm day, I think about what preparation I need to do as spring begins to unfurl. My favorite part of completing spring garden tasks is discovering inspiration for the upcoming season. I [...]
By Megan Stouffer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, New England Botanic Garden March 2024 Spring is nearing, and with it comes thoughts of warmer temperatures, longer days, and of course, gardening! As the new growing season approaches, you may want to consider opting for more sustainable practices in your gardening experience. But creating a more sustainable [...]
By Georgia Albanese, Landscape Gardener, New England Botanic Garden February 2024 Throughout your visit to the New England Botanic Garden, you will notice a myriad of birds overlooking the woodlands, swooping through the meadows, and chirping in the gardens. These birds are valued friends of the Garden, as they contribute to the overall diversity [...]
Compiled and edited for length by Liz Nye, New England Botanic Garden staff February 2024 Photo by Molly Gambardella The Garden's annual orchid exhibition, opening soon on Saturday, February 10, is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. Imagine conservatories–already beautiful, warm, and lush with plants–made even more magical [...]
