Ulrich Lorimer

A cool time to assess the trees around a home

Although June was National Pollinator Month, every month is vital for the creatures that pollinate our crops, perennials, and wildflowers. For those new to gardening, fostering connections between pollinators and flowers is an entry point, and their relationship is easy to understand. Despite the apparent simplicity between a pollinator and a flower, there remains a […]

The hallmarks of a New England summer are heat and humidity; the amount of each, respectively, can render conditions pleasant or oppressive. Suppose we set aside the influence of our winters. In that case, the climate here allows gardeners to cultivate vegetables, annual flowers, and other tropical flora that would be considered perennial in warmer, […]

I simply refuse to let the recent dour weather dampen my enthusiasm for the onset of spring. Bulbs are up and beginning to bloom, my lawn finally looks greener, and the red maples and willows are flowering, providing subtle hues to the forests and wetlands. Let’s not forget we are still coming out of a […]

Here a few things to consider as you get ready for spring gardening, including bed preparation, mulching, and more.