Wild and Thriving: A Native Meadow at it’s Best
As you step into this backyard meadow in Newtown, CT, your stress melts away as you become immersed in a symphony of sights and sounds. The tall, swaying
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How a Beaver Pond Leveler Saved the Day
Our first step was to maneuver the device into the open water, positioning it carefully to ensure optimal flow and stability. We recently tackled a unique challenge at McLaughlin
Gardening: A Workout, Meditation, and Social Opportunity
Many people also report feeling a sense of meaning and purpose when they garden, which is an important contributor to well-being. “Working with plants, people kind of see where they fit
A Fairy Tale Discovery in Vermont: The Return of False Mermaid-Weed
For many, searching for misplaced keys or phones is the extent of their explorations. However, botanists, like Molly Parren and Grace Glynn, dive into fields and riverbanks in pursuit of
Exploring the Secret World of Fungi to Combat Climate Change
ALERCE COSTERO NATIONAL PARK, Chile — Dr. Toby Kiers, an evolutionary biologist from the Free University of Amsterdam, is on a groundbreaking mission to study underground fungi, which could
Best New Perennials of 2024
Let’s dive in! Echibeckia Summerina series If you lean toward the new and different, consider the Summerina series of echibeckias, a recently developed cross between coneflowers (Echinacea) and gloriosa daisy
A Winter Meadow: Full of Life and Art
In the heart of winter, a meadow trades the bright purples, yellows, and shades of green of the growing season for softer shades of sepia and brown. These muted tones
Beautiful and Bucolic…with a View
The ultimate New England backyard landscape. My backyard landscape has evolved over the last 17 years. Whether viewed from my kitchen window, sitting at the ornamental fish pond, or strolling
6 Must-Read Tips For Planting Bulbs In The Fall
Fritillaria meleagris – also known as guinea hen flowers Planting bulbs now is a great idea for spring flowers later. But check out our valuable tips before you start digging.Bulbs
A Three Year Old Meadow Comes Into its Own
“It was February 2020, and the pandemic had just begun. I was working from home, looked out at my property, and realized my beautiful woodlands were slowly getting strangled by
Water Wisely
When it comes to watering new plants and shrubs, it’s important to strike a balance to promote healthy growth without over-watering or under-watering your new plant material. Here are some
Introducing Our New Designer
Darylynn joined Dan’s design team last season after moving here from Manhattan where she recently traded fashion for flowers. She comes to Holmes Fine Gardens with a background in
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