In early summer, 2023, a pollinator garden was planted in the “hell strip” of 312 Route 5 – a defunct gas station. The “bed” consisted of poor dirt covered by plastic which was in turn covered with red dyed mulch. … Continue reading →
The reasons for using native plants in our gardens are numerous. From preserving biodiversity, to supporting our native insects (in turn supporting our bird population), to squestering carbon, to preserving our native pollinators the list is long. We don’t often … Continue reading →
Spring 2022 About four years ago I began ripping out the grasses and weeds at the little dirt area around the streetlight between Chapman’s and what’s now the 7-11. Four years on it has a nice display of iris in … Continue reading →
Planted in 2018, 2 poles at Lane Cobb’s place. The plantings are good and full. Both have an unfortunate “cowlick” of tall yellow lilies which need to be better distributed, they should be on the inside as they are so … Continue reading →
Notes from the spring meeting Arlene Guest, Barb Curran, Ginny Reed, Miranda Clemson met at Ginny’s We talked about “scheduling” work sessions at our town installations. A list of time related tasks in the case of the 7-11/Cumby planter might … Continue reading →
Not exactly garden-related but of possible interest to gardeners….we proposed an annual Fairlee Fix Up Day to be held in the spring. Work with the town, details, etc. to be figured out. Flowers lead to all kinds of good things!!!!! … Continue reading →
Wild Chervil is thick up and down the Route 5 corridor as well as around Lake Morey. “Wild Chervil is highly adaptable and will grow in almost any type of soil. It has an aggressive growth habit which quickly creates … Continue reading →
Purple loosestrife has been spotted at the north end of Lake Morey and along Route 5, south of town. What’s so bad about Purple Loosestrife? “The nicknames for purple loosestrife – beautiful killer, marsh monster and exotic invader – are … Continue reading →
“Wild parsnips produce a sap, or plant juice, that can cause burns to the skin in the presence of sunlight. In some cases, the burns are like second-degree sunburns that can cause painful rashes and raised blisters.” Wild, or Poison … Continue reading →
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