June Considerations
by Joyce Holster The first flush of spring bulbs has come and gone and is going fast now that it
Blog posts about general horticulture news
Category: Horticulture
Flowers for Spring Plant Sales
by Joyce Holster Now is the time to dig and divide plants for next years plant sale, while perennials and
Perennial Tip
from Joyce Holster Lots of plants root in water. Why not try it to cultivate new plants? In 2-3 weeks
Watering in Early Summer
But it’s raining now! by Joyce Holster How to decide if gardens need watering. In the past I’d skip watering
UMass Amherst Garden Newsletter
A Commercial Horticulture Newsletter for Landscapers, Arborists, Garden Centers, Turfgrass Managers, and Property Owners! For 35 years, Hort Notes has provided timely,
Coastal Landscaping in Massachusetts: Plant List
Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management. This list is especially valuable for coastal and southeastern Massachusetts. It recommends species best
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Gardening for Life
A very interesting 2-page article written by Doug Tallamy for the Wild Ones Journal Vol. 22, No. 2. Doug Tallamy
BONAP North American Plant Atlas
This Atlas from the Biota of North America Program (BONAP) offers comprehensive range maps for all of the native and
Native plant finder for pollinator species at risk in Massachusetts
Plants for pollinators at risk – GEGEAR LAB AT UMASS DARTMOUTH (link) The master chart is divided into four categories
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Holiday Horticulture tips
When preparing to use greens for holiday decorations make sure you know what you cut. We should not be using