Both Mr. Norcross and I share a fondness for ferns. They are beautiful in the garden and some of our species represent little-seen and little-known species. Mr. Norcross collected ferns …
Ferns for the Garden
In the Garden
Here at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary we have gone through almost the whole month of May with only .3 inches of rain and it has also been very windy. These kinds …
Memorial Day Weekend
When I was young (a long time ago) Memorial Day was always a big event in our home garden. Memorial Day marked the first frost free weekend and my father …
Surprises in the Garden
Each year I generally know what to expect in the garden. I have worked here for so long, and planted so many different plants that I have a pretty good …
Small and Insignificant?
As gardeners, we love the large showy flowers in our gardens – we can see them from across the yard, we know they are in bloom. This week Virginia bluebells …
Spring is Here
Wow! What a difference a week makes. Our bloom list has grown from a few species to over twenty! The short trail garden has the most to offer this week. …
Spring is Coming
Today is cool, almost raw, windy and cloudy. Spring is coming slowly to New England but this is normal and intermittent cool days keep spring from speeding by. Now is …