Notes and Resources

Several years ago, I bought the book “The Secrets of Wildflowers” by Jack Sanders. I was interested in doing some programs on ethnobotany (the study of the relationship between humans …

This weekend it is time to enjoy time with friends and family. Mow the lawn early and fire up that grill! To celebrate the 4th, I am sharing my own …

I spent a good part of this week arranging for the Town of Monson to finalize the purchase of 70 acres of land to be used for passive recreation. I …

Summer officially arrives this weekend! The official solstice takes place on June 21st at 12:38pm. The longest day of the year will last for 15 hours and 16 minutes. Ahhh, …

The yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) is blooming down by the pond. I love yellow in the garden and it nicely complements the blue flag (Iris versicolor) that blooms around …

Mr. Robert Begg Sr. was the first horticulturist at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary. He worked for many years for Mr. Norcross, planting gardens, receiving shipments of plants, making sure the Sanctuary …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …