The Arrival of Autumn
by Rose Riley | September 2014 The garden is about anticipation. The first warm day heralds a summer of days to come; the first snow drop a garden of lilies. Gardeners are always waiting for the next plant to come … Continued
Poetry Among the Perennials
by Jenevieve Hughes | September 15, 2014 It has been said that the poetry of a garden is found in the appreciation of “simple things at their true high worth.” This sentiment surely speaks to the spirit of Colonial Revival gardens, which became popular in the … Continued
Party on, Pollinators!
by Jenevieve Hughes | August 28, 2014 One glance at a butterfly, and it’s easy to agree that even the prettiest garden is made prettier with these creatures in it. Beyond their ethereal beauty, consider also the magnificent role that butterflies play as … Continued
The Garden Gang
by Jenevieve Hughes | August 1, 2014 What’s better than fresh air, sunshine, and friendship? This summer we’re going behind the scenes with some of the dedicated volunteer teams that maintain our beautiful historic gardens throughout the state. First up? Let’s head over … Continued
Nematodes, beetles, and spores… oh my!
by Jenevieve Hughes | July 17, 2014 Have you noticed a sudden prevalence of this pest in your garden? When one of our Master Gardeners told us she’d been fielding inquiries at her county extension office about a particular insect eating … Continued
Harmony in a Garden
by Jenevieve Hughes | July 6, 2014 Some days see the kind of clear blue skies that make perfect weather for visiting a garden. This year’s annual Connecticut Historic Gardens Day was just such a day, as fourteen sites throughout the … Continued
A “gentleman’s folly” and a lady’s delight
by Jenevieve Hughes | July 1, 2014 Just when is a “gentleman’s folly” also a lady’s delight? In the garden, as it turns out! You might have noticed this charming structure perched in the garden behind Shaw Mansion, today the … Continued
“June is bustin’ out all over!”
by Jenevieve Hughes | June 27, 2014 In 1945, one of musical theater’s greatest songwriting teams, Rodgers & Hammerstein, penned the Carousel show-stopper: “June is bustin’ out all over!” Turns out, there’s a good chance they were describing the splendor of summer right here … Continued