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Spring Blooming Mayapples: Groton’s Ephemeral, Shade-Loving Treasure
Mayapples are vibrant woodland treasures in Groton, supporting pollinators and wildlife and adding lush texture to shady gardens and forests
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Feb 272 min read
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Why Sourwood Trees are a Must-Have for Your Groton Garden: Beauty, Birds, Bees, and Brilliant Fall Color
As a native tree, the Sourwood is an excellent choice for gardeners to add low-maintenance beauty, that brings year-round interest.
Groton Garden Club
Feb 134 min read
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Groton’s Friendly Giant: Great Black Wasps
Although they initially seem the stuff of nightmares, Great Black Wasps are a boon to any garden, offering pest control and pollination.
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Feb 44 min read
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Plant Profile: New England Aster
New England Aster is well-loved for its stunning purple flowers that bloom in late summer and autumn, providing a burst of color in the Fall
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Jan 302 min read
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Using Fertilizer Wisely to Create Healthy Gardens
Fertilizing can enhance soil structure, increase organic matter content, and promote beneficial microbial activity, benefiting plant health.
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Jan 282 min read
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Plant Profile: Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
This striking plant is known for its tall, slender spikes of fluffy, dense, purple flower heads that bloom from the top down.
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Jan 163 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Why Monarchs Matter and How to Support Them in Your Garden
You can create a supportive environment for monarch butterflies, help conservation, and enhance Groton's biodiversity.
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Jan 77 min read
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Cold Stratification and How To Winter Sow Plants
Cold sowing lets gardeners grow plants, outside, over the winter as a way to get a jump on spring.
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Dec 31, 20244 min read
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Enhance Your Garden with Buttonbush: A Native and Sustainable Beauty for All Seasons
Buttonbush is a native shrub with white summer flowers and vibrant foliage. It's low-maintenance, pollinator friendly and native to MA.
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Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: Red Bearberry, Kinnikinnick is a Link to the Past
Red Bearberry is low maintenance, ornamental, and has ecological benefits and is a native plant linked to the past.
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Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Plant Profile: Winterberry, for year-round garden interest
Winterberry, with its striking display of bright red berries against winter landscapes, serves as an invaluable resource for wildlife.
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Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: American Hazelnut
American Hazelnut is prized for its edible nuts, ornamental value, and its role in providing wildlife habitat and ecosystem services.
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Yes, You Can Skip Your Fall Cleanup
It's essential to consider the ecological impact of this activity, particularly on native insects in Groton.
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Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Unlocking the Magic of Host Plants
host plants stand as unsung heroes, quietly orchestrating the dance of life in our green sanctuaries. But what exactly are host plants?
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Aug 27, 20244 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Baltimore Checkerspots serve as indicators of ecosystem health, with their presence often signaling a thriving and diverse habitat.
Groton Garden Club
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: Common Yarrow
Before you pull it out, take a moment and reconsider Yarrow as a boon to your garden.
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Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: Cardinal Lobelia
This is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas, particularly found in wetlands, along stream banks, and in marshes.
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Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem is renowned for its stunning blue-green foliage that turns a rich bronze-red in the fall, adding vibrant color to landscapes
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Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: Wild Columbine
Wild Columbine is a charming herbaceous perennial native to eastern North America.
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Jun 27, 20242 min read
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What is Living Mulch?
Unlike traditional mulches such as wood chips or straw, living mulches actively grow in the same space as your primary plants.
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
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