We connected with Amelia, a community herbalist of Darling Dandy Botanicals, to share some of her favorite herbs to grow in the garden to keep us cool, calm, and refreshed all summer long.   These easy-to-grow herbs are versatile and great to infuse in teas, syrups, floral waters, lemonades, cocktails (or mocktails), and more. A […]

Early spring is the time for your cold-weather vegetables. Some plants prefer the heat, while some prefer the cold. It’s best to get this group of vegetables in the ground before temperatures get too warm. The list is long, but we will walk you through some of the main families of veggies, their general care, […]

  Winter’s extreme temperatures can damage many broadleaf evergreens. Weather changes equate to a change in care.  Winter damage is caused by a combination of drying winds, freezing temperatures, and moisture loss. The frozen ground deprives plants of their natural moisture intake. This will affect plants like holly, rhododendron, arborvitae, azalea, and euonymus. WHAT IS […]

Hydrangea [Hydrangea] plant. Plant Type: Perennial Light Needs: Partial shade – full sun Water Needs: Keep consistently moist Bloom Season: Late spring – late summer Hardiness: Zone 4 – 9 Native To: Asia & North America Average Size: 1-3ft. tall, 6-12in. wide Pet Safe: No   Hydrangeas are beautiful, woody shrubs offering show-stopping blooms in […]

Get to know Heather, proud mother, and owner of Boston Wick Company. A female-owned small business located and operated locally in Franklin, MA. Learn the story behind the match that struck this business to life. Q: When was Boston Wick Co. founded? A: The first flame was lit in 2019 and has been kept alive by […]

It’s time to introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature. Or maybe they are curious themselves? Watch their eyes grow wide with wonder as their garden grows through the season. Seed starting is the perfect activity that combines tactile and visual learning. It also allows the whole family to get outside and in […]

Low light plants do not equate to no light plants. But luckily, they are very tolerant. No more relying on artificial plants as a source of lush, green nature in those bare corners of your home, office, dorm, and everywhere else you dwell. When most people think of houseplants, they think of the bright sunlight […]

Temperatures start to drop, and the sun sets lower in the sky as autumn begins, with winter following closely behind. You are ready to start winterizing your houseplants. This is the time of year when your happy, sun-bathed houseplants have to transition back into the protection of your home. Most houseplants that live outside during […]

Rose [Rosa] plant. Plant Type: Perennial Light Needs: Full sun Water Needs: Keep soil moist Bloom Season: Late spring – early fall Hardiness: Zone 5 – 9 Native To: Asia, North America & Europe Average Size: 2-8in. tall, 4-16in. wide Pet Safe: Non-toxic but with thorns   Roses are considered one of the world’s favorite […]

Clematis [Clematis] plant. Plant Type: Perennial Light Needs: Full sun – partial shade Water Needs: Two – three times per week Bloom Season: Early – mid summer, late summer – early fall Hardiness: Zone 4 – 9 Native To: North America, China and Japan Average Size: 3-12ft.+ tall, 3-20ft. wide Pet Safe: No   Clematis […]