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 [...]
By Mark Richardson, Director of Horticulture at New England Botanic Garden January 2024 Small brook where crayfish were found I joined the staff at New England Botanic Garden in 2018. At that time, we had recently acquired about 20 acres of land to the north of the Inner Park from the Kim [...]
By Grace Elton, CEO, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill December 2023 The end of the year always feels like a time for reflection. Here at New England Botanic Garden, 2023 marked another year of tremendous achievement and growth. Looking back on the highlights fills me with gratitude because we [...]
