Whether we are 9 or 90, the natural world awakens our artistic side and inspires us to create, build, and innovate. In nature, we can imagine, take risks, overcome fears, make new friends, and challenge ourselves. Art and nature are closely tied and many artists through history, from Claude Monet to Andy Goldsworthy, have [...]
By Robert Burgess THBG Senior Communications Manager So you want to plant a garden. Maybe you're a first timer or maybe you're returning to a hobby you've been away from for awhile. There are literally libraries - including our Library at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - full of information on how [...]
By Robert BurgessTHBG Senior Communications ManagerI was going to write about how to start seeds at home and I quickly realized that information would be the length of a book and in fact many excellent books have been written on the topic by people far more qualified that me. So instead I offer below a [...]
Matthew Tetreault THBG Conservatory Horticulturist For this demonstration, I will be pruning and taking cuttings from my Monstera adansonii. As we can see above, it has put on a lot of growth and become a bit scraggly. Most vines respond quite well to a good haircut, so I’ll be cutting this one back pretty heavily. For starters, you’ll want to [...]
By Robert BurgessNew England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Senior Communications ManagerWe’re living in uncertain times. No one knows for sure what’s going to happen next. We hope for the best. We make prudent choices. And we wait. But nature doesn’t wait. Nature moves forward regardless of what we face. The sun looms a little longer [...]
By Marissa Gallant Youth Education Manager Exploring outdoors and creating time to play freely in nature are vital for children’s cognitive and physical development. Scavenger hunts are a great way to challenge children of any age and can help us notice the details in the world outside. The suggestions that follow help children evaluate, [...]
