
The History of the Christmas Tree
Before Christmas trees were considered essential decor for the holidays,

Christmas Ornaments: Their Origins, History and Meaning
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished

Drought Tolerant Perennials for Sun
In many parts of Massachusetts, Fall 2024 is shaping up

Birch Anthracnose
Four species of Ophiognomonia (O. alni-viridis, O. hiawathae, O. intermedia and O. michiganensis), Cryptocline betularum, Marssonina betulae, and Colletotrichum are
Winter Bird Feeder Tips
The colder and snowier it gets, the more precious birds visiting feeders become. They utilize...
Read MoreThe History of the Christmas Tree
Before Christmas trees were considered essential decor for the holidays, they were simply fragrant evergreens...
Read MoreChristmas Ornaments: Their Origins, History and Meaning
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished holiday traditions around the world....
Read MoreSnake Plant
Snake plant, mother-in-law’s or devil’s tongue, ribbon plant and friendship tree are just some of...
Read MoreFall Clean-up vs Spring Clean-up
With the end of the growing season, plants prepare for the cold of winter by...
Read MoreDeciduous Conifers
While most conifers are evergreen, keeping their needles for about 3-5 years until they are...
Read MoreDrought Tolerant Perennials for Sun
In many parts of Massachusetts, Fall 2024 is shaping up to be a dry season...
Read MoreAmazing Asters
Asters are a wonderful group of plants for fall. Between the 100+ different species...
Read MoreSummer Allergens
While summer brings a different type of allergen in that tree pollen gives way to...
Read MoreBirch Anthracnose
Four species of Ophiognomonia (O. alni-viridis, O. hiawathae, O. intermedia and O. michiganensis), Cryptocline betularum, Marssonina betulae, and Colletotrichum are known to occur on birch...
Read MorePretty, But Still Weeds!
In this article I want to highlight three plants that certainly have their charms where...
Read MoreMagnolia Scale
The magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) can grow up to ½ inch in length, making it...
Read MoreSummer Weeds
Common Purslane, Carpetweed and Spotted Spurge At this point in summer, lawns in particular can...
Read MoreCucumber Beetles
Striped cucumber beetles (SCB) are approximately 7 mm-long, yellow beetles with three black stripes that...
Read MoreMosquito Control In Gardens
Since mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide we breathe out, unless we stop breathing,...
Read MoreWeston Mourns the Loss of Wayne Mezitt
Weston mourns the loss of Wayne Mezitt.
Read MoreAnts In Lawns
Many species of ants invade lawns throughout New England. Ants normally prefer dry, well drained...
Read MoreBlossom End Rot
Blossom end rot is a noninfectious, physiological disorder of tomatoes and peppers, caused by a...
Read MorePowdery Mildew
On trees and shrubs, the most common powdery mildew fungi include Erysiphe, Phyllactinia and Podosphaera.
Read MoreManaging Earwigs and Slugs
Earwigs, slugs and snails require humid, damp habitats for shelter and reproduction. They hide during...
Read MoreJapanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle is an invasive insect native to Japan. It was introduced to the...
Read MoreLily Leaf Beetle
If you grow lilies, then be well aware of the lily leaf beetle, its life...
Read MoreJuly Is National Blueberry Month
National Blueberry Month is an annual observation during the entire month of July. The National...
Read MoreWinter Bird Feeder Tips
The colder and snowier it gets, the more precious birds visiting feeders become. They utilize...
Read MoreThe History of the Christmas Tree
Before Christmas trees were considered essential decor for the holidays, they were simply fragrant evergreens...
Read MoreChristmas Ornaments: Their Origins, History and Meaning
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished holiday traditions around the world....
Read MoreSnake Plant
Snake plant, mother-in-law’s or devil’s tongue, ribbon plant and friendship tree are just some of...
Read MoreFall Clean-up vs Spring Clean-up
With the end of the growing season, plants prepare for the cold of winter by...
Read MoreDeciduous Conifers
While most conifers are evergreen, keeping their needles for about 3-5 years until they are...
Read MoreDrought Tolerant Perennials for Sun
In many parts of Massachusetts, Fall 2024 is shaping up to be a dry season...
Read MoreAmazing Asters
Asters are a wonderful group of plants for fall. Between the 100+ different species...
Read MoreSummer Allergens
While summer brings a different type of allergen in that tree pollen gives way to...
Read MoreBirch Anthracnose
Four species of Ophiognomonia (O. alni-viridis, O. hiawathae, O. intermedia and O. michiganensis), Cryptocline betularum, Marssonina betulae, and Colletotrichum are known to occur on birch...
Read MorePretty, But Still Weeds!
In this article I want to highlight three plants that certainly have their charms where...
Read MoreSooty Mold
Sooty mold is a dark colored fungus that grows on honeydew excreted by piercing sucking...
Read MoreMagnolia Scale
The magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) can grow up to ½ inch in length, making it...
Read MoreSummer Weeds
Common Purslane, Carpetweed and Spotted Spurge At this point in summer, lawns in particular can...
Read MoreCucumber Beetles
Striped cucumber beetles (SCB) are approximately 7 mm-long, yellow beetles with three black stripes that...
Read MoreMosquito Control In Gardens
Since mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide we breathe out, unless we stop breathing,...
Read MoreWeston Mourns the Loss of Wayne Mezitt
Weston mourns the loss of Wayne Mezitt.
Read MoreAnts In Lawns
Many species of ants invade lawns throughout New England. Ants normally prefer dry, well drained...
Read MoreBlossom End Rot
Blossom end rot is a noninfectious, physiological disorder of tomatoes and peppers, caused by a...
Read MorePowdery Mildew
On trees and shrubs, the most common powdery mildew fungi include Erysiphe, Phyllactinia and Podosphaera.
Read MoreManaging Earwigs and Slugs
Earwigs, slugs and snails require humid, damp habitats for shelter and reproduction. They hide during...
Read MoreJapanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle is an invasive insect native to Japan. It was introduced to the...
Read MoreLily Leaf Beetle
If you grow lilies, then be well aware of the lily leaf beetle, its life...
Read MoreJuly Is National Blueberry Month
National Blueberry Month is an annual observation during the entire month of July. The National...
Read MoreBoxwood Psyllid
The boxwood psyllid is a pest of nearly all boxwoods (Buxus spp.). It causes minor damage...
Read MoreCedar Apple Rust
The native fungal pathogen Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae causes cedar-apple rust. Many rust fungi require two botanically...
Read MoreSolanaceous, Septoria Leaf Spot
Septoria leaf spot caused by Septoria lycopersici is one of the most destructive diseases of...
Read MoreAndromeda Lacebug
Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica) is extremely susceptible to this pest. Also sometimes found on Leucothoe....
Read MoreBirch Leafminers
The birch leaf miner (Fenusa pusilla) feeds primarily upon three host plants: gray birch, paper...
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