Category: Nature

  • Warren & Clarendon Community Garden

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    Here are some spring photos of the Warren & Clarendon Community Garden. A newcomer to Boston asked about community gardens and we decided that if she needed the information, other readers would too.

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    This is one of more than 150 Community Gardens in Boston. The best resource for finding a Community Garden near you is the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN).

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    Watch for more profiles of Boston area community gardens. If you are a member of a gardening community, please tell us about it in the comments below or send us an email
    and we may just come out and see your green space. 

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    Next time, we'll tell you about Fenway Victory Gardens, America's Oldest Victory Garden.

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     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Architecture Blossoms In Spring: Photo of the Week

    Back Bay Sun 05.14.13

    When the blossoms pop in our historic Boston neighborhoods they can draw your attention to the architectural details on the building around them. One element makes the other more attractive. We love to photograph the combinations.

    Penny was drawn to the texture of this weeping cherry tree contrasted with the front facade of 270 Commonwealth Avenue and submitted this shot for the cover photo of the Back Bay Sun. The copy reads:

    Architecture Blossoms in Spring

    “I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one.” 

    (Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín, Mexican architect 1902 – 1988)

    Back Bay Sun

     You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is published, we have uploaded a copy to this link, so that you can find it anytime.

    In this earlier post is a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the The Beacon Hill Times and the The North End Regional Review.  

    We are hearing from friends and neighbors and BostonZest readers who have left the area, that they like us connecting to copies of The Back Bay Sun. We plan to make this a regular feature to remind you of this great collection of local papers from the Independent Newspaper group. 

    Disclosure:  The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. Here are links to all their local papers.

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino 

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  • Architecture Blossoms In Spring: Photo of the Week

    Back Bay Sun 05.14.13

    When the blossoms pop in our historic Boston neighborhoods they can draw your attention to the architectural details on the building around them. One element makes the other more attractive. We love to photograph the combinations.

    Penny was drawn to the texture of this weeping cherry tree contrasted with the front facade of 270 Commonwealth Avenue and submitted this shot for the cover photo of the Back Bay Sun. The copy reads:

    Architecture Blossoms in Spring

    “I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one.” 

    (Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín, Mexican architect 1902 – 1988)

    Back Bay Sun

     You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is published, we have uploaded a copy to this link, so that you can find it anytime.

    In this earlier post is a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the The Beacon Hill Times and the The North End Regional Review.  

    We are hearing from friends and neighbors and BostonZest readers who have left the area, that they like us connecting to copies of The Back Bay Sun. We plan to make this a regular feature to remind you of this great collection of local papers from the Independent Newspaper group. 

    Disclosure:  The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. Here are links to all their local papers.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Architecture Blossoms In Spring: Photo of the Week

    Back Bay Sun 05.14.13

    When the blossoms pop in our historic Boston neighborhoods they can draw your attention to the architectural details on the building around them. One element makes the other more attractive. We love to photograph the combinations.

    Penny was drawn to the texture of this weeping cherry tree contrasted with the front facade of 270 Commonwealth Avenue and submitted this shot for the cover photo of the Back Bay Sun. The copy reads:

    Architecture Blossoms in Spring

    “I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one.” 

    (Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín, Mexican architect 1902 – 1988)

    Back Bay Sun

     You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is published, we have uploaded a copy to this link, so that you can find it anytime.

    In this earlier post is a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the The Beacon Hill Times and the The North End Regional Review.  

    We are hearing from friends and neighbors and BostonZest readers who have left the area, that they like us connecting to copies of The Back Bay Sun. We plan to make this a regular feature to remind you of this great collection of local papers from the Independent Newspaper group. 

    Disclosure:  The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. Here are links to all their local papers.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sunny & Breezy with an 80% Chance of Petals!

    It’s a sunny and breezy spring day and the forecast is calling for an 80% chance of petals. They’re everywhere!

    On sidewalks …

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    Piling up to an inch or more …

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    Along fences …

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    Dripping from rails …

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    Coating stairways like confetti …

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    Decorating a nearby tree …

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    Sharing petals with a new friend, filling tulip cups …

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    What a celebration!

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    Now, if I could only stop sn … sn … sneeeezing!

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     Details:

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sunny & Breezy with an 80% Chance of Petals!

    It’s a sunny and breezy spring day and the forecast is calling for an 80% chance of petals. They’re everywhere!

    On sidewalks …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (3)

    Piling up to an inch or more …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston-

    Along fences …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (2)

    Dripping from rails …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (7)

    Coating stairways like confetti …

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    Decorating a nearby tree …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (5)

    Sharing petals with a new friend, filling tulip cups …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (8)

    What a celebration!

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (6)

    Now, if I could only stop sn … sn … sneeeezing!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a wedding or graduation gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Sunny & Breezy with an 80% Chance of Petals!

    It’s a sunny and breezy spring day and the forecast is calling for an 80% chance of petals. They’re everywhere!

    On sidewalks …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (3)

    Piling up to an inch or more …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston-

    Along fences …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (2)

    Dripping from rails …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (7)

    Coating stairways like confetti …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (9)

    Decorating a nearby tree …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (5)

    Sharing petals with a new friend, filling tulip cups …

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (8)

    What a celebration!

    -petals-trees-stping-back-bay-boston- (6)

    Now, if I could only stop sn … sn … sneeeezing!

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a wedding or graduation gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • South End Tulips, Making a Break for It!

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    Walking through the South End, Ed caught these tulips making a break for freedom. (Or, at least for a better view down the street.)

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    These yellow and orange beauties stopped us in our tracks to admire not only the garden but also the well maintained fence that enhanced the colorful display. 

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    Tulips really are one of Mother Nature's masterpieces!

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    As they bobbed a goodbye in the breeze, we gave a silent thank you to the hardworking gardners who make city sidewalks a joy to walk in spring.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one as a gift for a Graduation or Wedding? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • South End Tulips, Making a Break for It!

    DSC_3733 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Walking through the South End, Ed caught these tulips making a break for freedom. (Or, at least for a better view down the street.)

    DSC_3721 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    These yellow and orange beauties stopped us in our tracks to admire not only the garden but also the well maintained fence that enhanced the colorful display. 

    DSC_3722 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Tulips really are one of Mother Nature's masterpieces!

    DSC_3740 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As they bobbed a goodbye in the breeze, we gave a silent thank you to the hardworking gardners who make city sidewalks a joy to walk in spring.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one as a gift for a Graduation or Wedding? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • South End Tulips, Making a Break for It!

    DSC_3733 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Walking through the South End, Ed caught these tulips making a break for freedom. (Or, at least for a better view down the street.)

    DSC_3721 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    These yellow and orange beauties stopped us in our tracks to admire not only the garden but also the well maintained fence that enhanced the colorful display. 

    DSC_3722 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Tulips really are one of Mother Nature's masterpieces!

    DSC_3740 - Version 22013-05-02-south-end-boston-tulips-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As they bobbed a goodbye in the breeze, we gave a silent thank you to the hardworking gardners who make city sidewalks a joy to walk in spring.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one as a gift for a Graduation or Wedding? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.