It's fall, garden clean-up time! And, getting out into the yard more will mean getting more out of your yard.
Next, comes figuring out how to get rid of all the leaves and yard waste. It's easy, at least in Boston. The city promises to scoop it up on your recycling day, as long as you follow some simple guidelines.
And, the other bonus? Your yard waste will be used to help all the community gardens thrive.
The City of Boston lists:
Fall 2012 Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Dates:
Monday, October 15th through Friday, November 30th
It's fall, garden clean-up time! And, getting out into the yard more will mean getting more out of your yard.
Next, comes figuring out how to get rid of all the leaves and yard waste. It's easy, at least in Boston. The city promises to scoop it up on your recycling day, as long as you follow some simple guidelines.
And, the other bonus? Your yard waste will be used to help all the community gardens thrive.
The City of Boston lists:
Fall 2012 Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Dates:
Monday, October 15th through Friday, November 30th
Every time I walked by this display last week on the steps of Monty's in Provincetown, I had to smile. I called these "Happy Gargoyles" and thought about the touch of whimsy they would add along a garden path. Since these don't actually act as downspouts, they really should be called "grotesques."
I also kept seeing, in these faces, some features of people I knew– people who laughed a lot and had a twinkle in their eye. Do you see someone you recognize in these faces?
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Every time I walked by this display last week on the steps of Monty's in Provincetown, I had to smile. I called these "Happy Gargoyles" and thought about the touch of whimsy they would add along a garden path. Since these don't actually act as downspouts, they really should be called "grotesques."
I also kept seeing, in these faces, some features of people I knew– people who laughed a lot and had a twinkle in their eye. Do you see someone you recognize in these faces?
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Every time I walked by this display last week on the steps of Monty's in Provincetown, I had to smile. I called these "Happy Gargoyles" and thought about the touch of whimsy they would add along a garden path. Since these don't actually act as downspouts, they really should be called "grotesques."
I also kept seeing, in these faces, some features of people I knew– people who laughed a lot and had a twinkle in their eye. Do you see someone you recognize in these faces?
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This is the season to enjoy the lush abundance of gardens & parks around the city. This Back Bay front yard is lush with fully developed plants layering against the architectural elements.
On a side street, someone has created a window box with that same abundant impact.
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This is the season to enjoy the lush abundance of gardens & parks around the city. This Back Bay front yard is lush with fully developed plants layering against the architectural elements.
On a side street, someone has created a window box with that same abundant impact.
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This is the season to enjoy the lush abundance of gardens & parks around the city. This Back Bay front yard is lush with fully developed plants layering against the architectural elements.
On a side street, someone has created a window box with that same abundant impact.
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.
Just as you might require further tests after a medical procedure, there is a Boston landmark park getting a follow-up health exam of its own. So, how’s the patient doing?
After undergoing a thorough air spading one year ago, a block of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall is beginning to show signs of recovery.
We had a chance to follow arborist Chuck Sherzi Jr., this spring, as he performed a series of tests to assess the health of this historic park between Mass Ave & Hereford Street. (map)
(Once the video starts, you can select the HD video option for higher quality viewing.)
Using Cornell University’s Soil Health Assessment guidelines, Sherzi demonstrated how he checks the physical, chemical, and biological condition of the soil with special emphasis on compaction– a major threat to this area. He stressed the need for turf management that includes: irrigation, mowing, reseeding, aerating, and a yearly top-dressing with compost, to help minimize the problem.
As we await analysis of all the data gathered, Sherzi told us he was encouraged by what he’d found during his day of testing. And, what’s more, he said results from this demonstration project will benefit not only parks like this, “but also smaller spaces, the backyard garden, commercial sites, among others.”
For a look at how this pilot restoration effort began, see the first video in this series: Air Spading a Boston Landmark.
If you are a serious gardener, parks advocate, or farmer, here are links to download copies of two publications that Chuck Sherzi recommends:
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On every Provincetown visit we make a point of checking out some of our favorite gardens. This one, on Commercial Street, had a new addition– a Frenchie sculpture.
Suddenly, the real star emerged from the house, and granted a brief, private photo op!
And, just as abruptly, returned to seclusion, leaving the stand-in to deal with the next admirers!
Thanks for coming out to see us, little Frenchie!
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