Catherine Cooper, Author at Weston Nurseries

Drought Tolerant Perennials for Sun

In many parts of Massachusetts, Fall 2024 is shaping up to be a dry season with less than normal rainfall, and it is noticeable how gardens are starting to show

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Amazing Asters

Asters are a wonderful group of plants for fall. Between the 100+ different species native to the U.S. along with their many cultivars it is possible to have swaths

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Summer Allergens

While summer brings a different type of allergen in that tree pollen gives way to grass pollen, by August two new players join the game with the potential to bring

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Pretty, But Still Weeds!

In this article I want to highlight three plants that certainly have their charms where flowers are concerned, but to some degree or another are considered weeds. They all attract pollinators,

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Summer Weeds

Common Purslane, Carpetweed and Spotted Spurge At this point in summer, lawns in particular can be stressed from lack of water. This is when vigorous annual weeds can start to take

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Allium, more specifically those grown for their ornamental flowers, are a great addition to flower borders. They thrive in full sun, are drought tolerant once established and most important to Massachusetts

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International Bee Day

In 2018 May 20th was designated World Bee Day by the United Nations Assembly as a result of a proposal by the Republic of Slovenia. Slovenia has a long history of

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Hellebores: In Bloom Now!

Come late winter we New England gardeners start to feel what can only be described as “gardening fever” in that we have experienced several months of nothing growing outside, and

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