By Liz Nye, New England Botanic Garden January 2025 Ron Finley started a food revolution in 2010 with a single bold action — he planted a garden without a permit. His South-Central LA neighborhood lacked access to fresh produce, so Finley decided to use the neglected strip of soil between the sidewalk and the [...]
By Liz Nye, New England Botanic Garden November 2024 One spectacular but often unsung feature of Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden is found along the forested edge of The Ramble, NEBG’s garden for children and families. During Night Lights, The Ramble in particular makes everyone feel like a kid. The “Curiosity Cottage” [...]
By Gitu Jain, New England Botanic Garden November 2024 Since it first illuminated the Garden's landscape years ago, Night Lights has become a cherished tradition, drawing thousands of visitors annually. Beyond highlighting the Garden's natural beauty, the annual winter light display invites people to celebrate the magic and festivities of the season. Last year [...]
By New England Botanic Garden staff October 2024 During the gardening season, amidst watering, weeding, deadheading, and the plethora of other chores you took on to keep your spaces lush and beautiful, chances are gardening tool maintenance may have taken a back seat. That's ok. With the season now winding down, there’s no better time [...]
By Ally Chua, New England Botanic Garden staff September 2024 Dark purple basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Wild Magic,’) with its purple rims and flowers, adds an interesting and fragrant addition to a goth garden. Gardens are often synonymous with the color green and lush foliage. However, it doesn’t mean that plant lovers cannot also [...]
Compiled and edited for length by Megan Stouffer, New England Botanic Garden September 2024 Everyone’s favorite magical creatures have made their way back to the Garden for another season of whimsy and enchantment. The intricately designed one-of-a-kind fairy houses of Enchanted Forest pull you into a magical miniature world where fantasy meets nature. Sally [...]
