As much as I like to talk about plants and create plans in the garden, I am also a bit of a numbers and data geek. Hence, one of my favorite graphics of the year is the year-end weather summary, created by Mike Iacono, Chief Scientist at Blue Hill Observatory. I wrote about a greatContinue reading “2025 New England Weather Summary from Blue Hill Observatory”
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New England Garden Topics for June
As we enter early Summer, here are some observations for the month. Rhododendrons and other Winter-burned plantsIf you had the patience and didn’t cut back or remove your winter-damaged evergreen plants, you have been rewarded with lots of new growth coming from stems you probably thought were dead. Now is the time we are startingContinue reading “New England Garden Topics for June”
Damaged Plants After A Cold Winter
I am shocked and sympathizing with all of you over the challenges we are seeing with many plants from the cold weather this Winter, on top of the drought. You may have noticed that some Rhododendrons/Azaleas have not fully come back from their Winter form when the leaves curl up to protect from the cold. SeeContinue reading “Damaged Plants After A Cold Winter”
Barking Dog Gardens - Gardening in New England 