Abra Lee is a public horticulturist, historian, writer, and author of the forthcoming book, “Conquer the Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country’s Gardeners, Farmers, and Growers.” Her research focuses on Black…
Call me crazy, but pruning gives me an enormous feeling of joy. Considering the shape and form (i.e. structure) of a tree or shrub and working out how to increase its health, create strong limb…
Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with friends, a partner, or a good book, it’s nice to have some gift-giving inspiration, a list of gifts at your fingertips perfect to communicate your affection and gratitude to…
Following nature’s cues, winter is a good time for rest and recuperation after a season of gardening and growing. But rest doesn’t necessarily mean we aren’t planning for the season to come.
If you’ve been to Gardenshop—or its accompanying webshop—you might have noticed that, beyond offering visitors a memorable piece of the Gardens to take home, the shop team is creating a curated ambiance of approachable, artisanal…
We know how integral nature and natural spaces are to our wellbeing, so this year, why not invite more of the outdoors into our lives?
Lights on trees, candles in windows, and evergreen boughs adorning mantles are all familiar seasonal traditions whose roots stretch far beyond, and well before, their official ties to holiday celebrations. Even mistletoe is one decoration…
Maine winters may be long, but we have so much to offer during the quieter, darker months of November and December—which is exactly what Gardens Aglow set out to prove. But how much do you…
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