Dig It! Garden Blog

Author: Amy Holt

    October 6, 2020

    Preparing Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) for winter hibernation.

    I am very fond of most any flower that is currently in bloom, but if I had to live the…

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    September 24, 2020

    A Tea for all Seasons

    There’s something about these shorter, cooler days as the season winds down that makes you wish you could hold onto…

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    August 13, 2020

    Horticulturist and Grower Dan Robarts on Gardens, Daylilies, and “Playing Bee”

    I grew up in a small town in New Hampshire and spent lots of time outside and amongst plants, learning…

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    Bees pollinate vibrant golden yellow flowers in a lush green background.

    August 6, 2020

    Fields of Gold: For the love of goldenrod.

    Before I begin waxing rhapsodic on goldenrod (Solidago spp.), let’s get one myth buried: goldenrod is not the culprit behind…

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    June 18, 2020

    No-Fear Flowers

    It’s flower season! (Obviously, this is our favorite season here at the Gardens.) Maybe you planted your own cutting garden,…

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    June 15, 2020

    Notes from the Apiary

    Hi there–as this summer’s beekeeping interns, we thought we’d give you a bird’s eye (or bees’ eye) view of our…

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    June 8, 2020

    Three Herbs to Soothe the Soul

    With all of the challenges that 2020 has held for us so far, I don’t think I’ve yet to meet…

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    June 4, 2020

    Four Warming Herbs for Any Season

    We can probably all agree that 2020 has hosted its share of challenges. And while we’ve doubtless found new ways…

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