In July we had the pleasure of having our summer potluck and container contest at Greene Acres in Sudbury, MA where Steve Greene gave us a tour of his hostas and day lilies. Steve told us some great stories and educated us on day lilies and hostas. Enjoy these photos of Steve’s day lilies, hostas … Read more
Our most recent meeting was “Beecology: How We Can Help Pollinators” presented by Dr. Robert Gegear. Pollinators are declining in abundance, species richness, and geographic distribution at an unprecedented rate. But understanding how to create landscapes that truly support pollinator biodiversity is a complex topic that goes way beyond observing bees buzzing for nectar around … Read more
Tim Brothers presented “Starry Skies, Healthy Garden” at our March meeting. This meeting was open to the public and you can watch it on video at the bottom of this article if you missed it or want to see it again. Tim urges us all to contact our Massachusetts State representatives to encourage them to … Read more
Our next meeting, “Starry Skies, Healthy Gardens: Effects of Light Pollution on Pollinators” presented by Tim Brothers will be held 10:30am to 12:00pm on March 18, 2023 at the Reuben Hoar Library, 35 Shattuck St., Littleton, MA 01460. Many of us can recall a time when more stars were visible in the night sky. The … Read more
On Saturday, September 17th, Juliet hosted Gardeners Exchange members for a guided tour and discussion at her home. Lela and her refreshment crew provided light refreshments. We also held our late-season plant swap. In early 2021, shortly after purchasing her new home, Juliet began an ambitious landscape renovation project with the goal of retaining and … Read more