Gardens in Winter; New Blooms Already
With the ground bare from melting snow you can see the earliest of flowers emerging on the Greenway. Mostly found in the Fort Point Channel Parks, these are true winter bloomers. The very first to appear are on the Witch Hazel, a small native tree. The flowers of the Hamamelis vernalis are just now emerging, […]
Close Ups in November
Aster Jindai has past its peak bloom but is still adding interest and color to the Demonstration Garden beds in Dewey Square. The petals are curling in an attempt to protect the flowers from the drying winds and cold temperatures as it stores food in its overwintering roots. The Cotinus leaf has lost almost all […]
