These tips will make your bouquets last as long as they possibly can to make you and your home happy. Read more: … [Read more...]
The Smell of Spring
by Josh Palumbo, Forest Management Coordinator The harbingers of spring come in a variety of forms. From migrating birds to budding trees, few are ready when one of the earliest signs of spring emerges from its wet soil home. This omen of spring … [Read more...]
Herbs That Taste and Smell Like Lemon
By Pat Chadwick Most people share a deep appreciation for the bright, tangy taste and scent of lemons. Fortunately, many other plants have the same chemical compounds that give lemons their distinctive citrusy taste and aroma. The combinations … [Read more...]
2022 gardening predictions: what trends will we see?
What a year 2021 has been for gardening! An icy spring, plant shortages, an upsurge of interest in grow-your-own and a peat ban. So what does 2022 have in store? Read more: … [Read more...]
How does winter help the garden?
When you turn on the news, radio, or talk with your neighbor people are getting rather irritated with winter. With all this complaining about our cold snowy weather, is there any benefit to winter when it comes to our yards and gardens? Continued: … [Read more...]
Grow The Good Life
In March, the Bedford Area Master Gardeners will be presenting GROW THE GOOD LIFE, a two-part virtual, educational program. Part 1 will take place on March 5, 2022. Frank Reilly, an environmental scientist and avid Master Gardener will … [Read more...]
How to Feed Birds Safely This Winter
Follow these tips to ensure that you’re creating a healthy environment for wildlife visitors you attract to your yard. Continued: … [Read more...]
Assessing and Dealing with Snowstorm Damage on Trees
Though snowfall can transform our landscape in ways beautiful and wondrous, heavy snowfall can also cause astounding harm. Trees and shrubs broken under the weight of snow and ice need to have damaged wood carefully removed. CONTINUE … [Read more...]
Winter dormancy and chilling in woody plants
A warm winter means woody plants will be ready to grow when the weather warms up. Since most plants do not grow during the winter, we say they are dormant. There are actually two types of dormancy during the winter. Read More: … [Read more...]
Uses for Christmas Trees in the Garden
If your family enjoyed a live Christmas tree this year, and haven’t disposed of it yet, then put it too good use. Who said procrastination was always a bad thing? This year, it’s being environmentally efficient. Repurpose, reuse and recycle. Read … [Read more...]