Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
The Big Tree
Today I am taking a moment to step inside the Manor and talk about a different type of tree then you usually see on this blog. The Christmas tree (affectionately known as The Big Tree … Read more.
Falling for autumn in the gardens
Fall in the garden is often overshadowed by the beauty suddenly on display throughout the arboretum. Trees that one may have simply walked by earlier in the season are now lit up with the most … Read more.
October is Full of Flowers!
When the calendar flips over to October, it may feel that the gardens are finished. However, the gardens have the fullness of their beauty on display in October. All of the growing and waiting these … Read more.
Think Pink!
This post is brought to you by the color pink. It is not a secret to anyone who has worked with me how much I love pink. It is the color of femininity and romance. … Read more.
Daffodils Put On A Breathtaking Show
It has been a busy month of blooms here at Blithewold. With 93 Daffodil (Narcissus) cultivars in bloom across the property over 6 weeks, it would be tough to capture them all! I have instead … Read more.
Daffodils for Days and Days
It’s usually around this time of year when I write something about hope. The winter always feels long and each year I find myself waiting for spring with open arms. However, March can be a … Read more.
Change is Coming…Delightful Daffodils are Doubled at Blithewold
In a blink, we’ll leave behind the brisk cold of winter with its bulky coats, soft blankets, and cozy fires and awaken to the soft, misty mornings of spring. Outside, the golden coating on … Read more.
Fall Flowers and Spring Bulbs
Volunteers and staff alike took to Blithewold’s grounds the past few weeks to plant thousands of spring blooming bulbs. It has been quite the Herculean feat. Already, just about half of the 58,000 bulbs have … Read more.
Garden (and Life) Lessons
How does one not fall in love with September? The weather is temperate, the gardens are in full bloom, and there is an abundance of insect life everywhere you look. It is glorious. Despite all … Read more.
New Veggie Garden Irrigation
Hi folks! I am happy to introduce to you our gardens intern Oliver Bingham! Ollie is a recent graduate in Plant Science from University of Rhode Island. It’s been great having him on our team … Read more.
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