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Arbor Day

Arbor Day

In Massachusetts Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April and by calling on the state’s residents to

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Pansy

Pansies

Pansies In Massachusetts there is one annual that firmly marks the arrival of spring and fall, and that is the

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Horticulture Women

Women Horticulturists

While many famous names in horticulture belong to men, throughout the centuries there have been many women who have made notable contributions to the various fields of botany, horticulture and garden design.  Some are well known, others not so, but all have contributed to the world of plants and gardening.

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Winter Bark

Winter in Massachusetts is the season when the landscape is relatively bare and color is mostly restricted to muted green and shades of brown and gray. However, despite a limited color palate in our vegetation, there are trees which become the stars of the winter landscape with their colorful and interesting bark. If you are looking to create a focal point in your garden during the winter months, here are some trees you could consider.

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Hanukkah salvia

Hanukkah salvia

In December a tour of garden centers will reveal swaths of bright poinsettias and other colorful houseplants to celebrate Christmas. 

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Christmas Catus

Christmas Cactus

Holiday cactus, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter cactus, Zygocactus or Schlumbergera – what’s in a name?  Potentially confusion, if the naming

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