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The Serviceberry

There is a tree in Massachusetts, Amelanchier canadensis, that hums with quiet significance long before the summer chorus begins. The serviceberry, known to some...

Wild Columbine

In the craggy nooks of Massachusetts stone walls and the soft leaf litter along forested slopes, there blooms a flower so whimsical it feels...

Dutchman’s Breeches

In the quiet hush of early spring, before the forest canopy thickens with green, a curious little bloom lifts its head toward the pale...

Skunk Cabbage in the Thawing Earth

There is a peculiar kind of beauty in those first bold signs of spring, and few are as unapologetically unique as skunk cabbage. It...

The Trout Lily’s Woodland Whispers

In the soft hush of early spring, when the air still holds winter’s chill but the earth begins to wake, the yellow trout lily...

The Sea Rocket’s Song

Springtime winds along the coast carry with them more than the scent of salt and blooming bayberry. They carry stories, soft and whispered,...

Finalizing Plans to See Boston’s Cherry Blossom Spring

There are moments in New England when the city seems to exhale winter’s long-held breath and draw in something lighter, sweeter...something almost impossibly pink!...

Sharp Style: Bringing Cacti into Your Space

From the spiny silhouettes of golden barrel cacti to the whimsical arms of bunny ears, these desert dwellers come in all shapes and personalities....

Starting Strong with Succulents: The Jade Plant’s Easy Charm

When it comes to starting a succulent collection, one plant stands out as the perfect companion for beginners: the jade plant (Crassula ovata). Known...

Bloodroot in Spring

As the last remnants of winter recede from the woodlands and riverbanks of coastal Massachusetts, a delicate yet striking wildflower begins to emerge: the...

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