Planting annuals can bring instant gratification for any gardener. Bright colors and countless combinations and sizes can contribute to beautiful landscapes or container gardens. Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season. Planted from seeds or seedlings, most annuals flower continuously during the spring and summer and then die with the […]

Deer are creatures of habit. Once they establish a feeding area, it is very difficult to keep them away. It is important to take preventive measures so that deer don’t get in the habit of visiting your yard and/or garden. Some common methods include putting up fences, homemade and chemical repellents, and planting things that […]

We chatted with Amelia, a community herbalist of Darling Dandy Botanicals, who guided us through the process of creating a delicious and simple summer treat.   A sun tea, or solar infusion, is made by harnessing the vibrant energy of the sun’s heat to infuse herbs in water. This process will begin to draw out […]

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 winter […]

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. Hydrangeas […]

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 […]