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Feb 193 min read
Seeds To Start In Autumn For Next Year's Garden
Did you know that some plants require a period of cold in order to thrive? Thus, they are best planted in the fall. The process is called...


Feb 192 min read
Frost Sensitive Plants
In Eastern Massachusetts, the average first frost date is between October 1st and 15th. And, New Englander’s know that when we get a...


Feb 193 min read
Designing A Garden For Beginners
Designing a New Garden for Beginners Have you decided to try your hand at gardening? Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby for New...

Feb 193 min read
How To Get Rid Of Bugs On Plants
How to Get Rid of and Prevent Bugs on Indoor Plants There is a wide range of plants that can thrive in an indoor environment and grow...

Feb 196 min read
Our Rose Guide
New England Nurseries Rose Guide Roses are a delightful addition to any yard, offering a vibrant color and a sweet fragrance that can...


Feb 182 min read
Tender Perennials to Overwinter Indoors
I’ve written before that I love working at a Garden Center because I’ve been learning so much about the plants around me, and most...

Feb 182 min read
What Is Deadheading Flowers?
Deadheading is the process of removing spent blooms or foliage from flowers and plants. This can be done by simply snapping off the bloom...


Dec 5, 20245 min read
Blooms & Beyond: December 2024
December has arrived, and New England Nurseries is alive with holiday magic! Customers are filling their carts with wreaths, trees, and...

Nov 13, 20242 min read
Preserving and Storing Tender Bulbs
Dig Up and Clean Bulbs Timing: Dig up tender bulbs (e.g., dahlias, cannas, gladiolus) after the first light frost when the foliage begins...


Nov 13, 20243 min read
Planting in the Fall: Cold-Stratified Plants
Did you know that some plants require a period of cold in order to thrive? Thus, they are best planted in the fall. The process is...

Nov 13, 20246 min read
Blooms & Beyond: November 2024
New England Nurseries’ Monthly Gardening Guide: November The cold weather is starting to creep in, but it's not too late to finish your...


Oct 16, 20245 min read
Blooms & Beyond: October 2024
Blooms & Beyond: Insights from New England Nurseries October 2024 Sweater-weather is quickly approaching. But, before you pack up...


Sep 2, 20247 min read
Blooms & Beyond: September 2024
Our September blog focuses on early fall lawn care & garden tasks, porch pots, Sunflower Facts, & fall-blooming plants.


Sep 2, 20246 min read
Blooms & Beyond: July 2024
For July, guest-blogger Mia Brown wrote a fantastic post about drought-tolerant plants, meadow gardening, butterfly facts, and marigolds!


Jun 1, 20248 min read
Blooms & Beyond: June 2024
This month we cover timely gardening tasks, sun and heat-loving perennials, edible landscaping, and Camellia sinensis, 'the mother of tea'.


May 1, 20246 min read
Blooms & Beyond: May 2024
This month we are looking at our monthly tasks, easy-care shrubs, small-space gardening, and electric bees.


Mar 31, 20246 min read
Blooms & Beyond: April 2024
April is for pruning and preparing garden beds. We'll talk about easy vegetables, the health benefits of gardening, and plant speak.


Mar 1, 20244 min read
Blooms & Beyond: March 2024
Our first Blooms & Beyond Blog post will focus solely on seed-starting.
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