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Summer Garden Topics: Spring Bulbs, Fireflies, Checkerspot Farm, and Doug Tallamy

Spring Flowering BulbsIt’s that time of year to think about what bulbs you might want to plant in your garden this Fall. Spring Flowering bulbs are planted in the Fall and are some of our earliest flowering plants that go well into early Summer. They add important color when nothing else is happening. The evenContinue reading “Summer Garden Topics: Spring Bulbs, Fireflies, Checkerspot Farm, and Doug Tallamy”

Summer Garden Topics: Monarchs, Jumping Worms, Caterpillars, Rabbit Glue and a Photo Contest

With Summer in full bloom and the heat settling in, I wanted to share some interesting topics, since you may not want to go work in your garden. Monarch ButterfliesThe Eastern Monarch Butterfly is having a resurgence in populations that have overwintered in Mexico, according to Monarch Watch. While the numbers are significantly below recent levels, itContinue reading “Summer Garden Topics: Monarchs, Jumping Worms, Caterpillars, Rabbit Glue and a Photo Contest”

Van Berkum Nursery: Supporting a new ecosystem of native plant growers.

Before I get to my discussion with John, a quick real-time look into our gardens. I expect all the snow to be gone around Boston, except for the largest piles, by Wednesday. As it melts and we get out to do some pruning, I am seeing extensive rabbit damage with girdling of stems and trunksContinue reading “Van Berkum Nursery: Supporting a new ecosystem of native plant growers.”