Photo by Troy B. Thompson Photography By Ali Kane THBG Grants Manager My first memories of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill are running through the woods – before there was an Inner Park – on walk with my family after church. I would always pretend I was Pocahontas or the [...]
Matthew Tetreault THBG Conservatory Horticulturist With spring just around the corner and longer days already bringing your houseplants into their active growing season, it's time to start thinking about repotting. Some might think this a daunting task, but with a few helpful tips and by following these simple steps, you’ll be able to repot [...]
By Ruth Seward, Director of Outreach & Community Engagement The Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is large stately shade tree planted frequently over the past 11 years, in the Asian Long horned Beetle zone. Preferring full sun, this fast growing tree does best in zones 4-9. It makes a good city tree, in places that [...]
Horticultural Hall in Worcester, the original home of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. By Alena McNamara A lot has changed since the Worcester County Horticultural Society was founded in 1842: in Worcester, in the Society, in the state and the country and the world. Because of our long history, we can look back [...]
By Ruth Seward When planting with the intention of adding color for a winter time New England garden, consider witch hazel as an option. There are four main varieties of witch hazel: American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) which grows best in zones 4-8 and has wispy yellow flowers that are fragrant; Ozark Witch Hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) that is native to [...]
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill’s Outreach Department constructs and cares for several green spaces in the city of Worcester. Through our Tree Stewards Program, we also assist with garden care & training throughout Worcester County. The projects we coordinate help educate volunteers from all walks of life. They also enable us to assist the Department of Public Works and Parks in Worcester. Here [...]
