The March 2012 issue of Scientific American has an article "Nature that Nurtures" about the proven healing benefits of a garden. As referenced in the article, young patients at Boston Children's Hospital enjoy the Prouty Garden :
In Harvard, The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden is a testament to the human connection with a garden's beauty and sensory experiences.
In my own life I observed how much my mother-in-law enjoyed flowers in her window boxes and flowers in her room during her decline from Alzheimer's disease. She loved sitting out in the patio garden during warm weather.
Posted by Alice Gebura
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Flower Arranging: Topiaries
From Lois Frampton: Topiaries can be loose or tight in the style of Martha Stewart. They may or may not have greens. They are not symmetric; but they are balanced from all angles. There are several types of mechanics that can be used. The easiest is a candlestick which is at least 15" high. Lois will lead a workshop in topiary arranging on March 1, 2012 at Friendly Crossways. Contact Lois for more information. Lois' contact information is in the Garden Club yearbook.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Horticulture Report, Sept. 2011
by Connie Grabowy
Following are samples of fall blooming perennials and seed structures Connie presented at today's Garden Club meeting.
Submitted by Alice Gebura.
Following are samples of fall blooming perennials and seed structures Connie presented at today's Garden Club meeting.
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| Buttonbush cephalotaxus occidentalis | Tartarian Aster |
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| Eupatorium chocolate | America chestnut castanea dentate |
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Chinese foxglove rehamania | Chrysanthemum Mary Stoker |
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| Panicle golden raintree koelreuteria paniculata | American hop hornbeam virginiana |
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Buddleia sun gold (Weyer butterfly bush) | Star magnolia |
Submitted by Alice Gebura.
Hi. I finally got myself signed up to the HGC blog. It was easy as pie.
Does anyone have any advice for getting rid of voles who are eating my Hostas? I have been salvaging little pieces of root plate and relocating them to Brewster. I would love to get control of the voles here, though. Thanks. Shirley
Does anyone have any advice for getting rid of voles who are eating my Hostas? I have been salvaging little pieces of root plate and relocating them to Brewster. I would love to get control of the voles here, though. Thanks. Shirley
Monday, September 19, 2011
Gardens in Southern France, June 2011
This summer we traveled to the Dordogne and Lot regions of southern France. Everyone has a garden whether a yard full of flowers and vegetables, containers of flowers set outside, or roses and wisteria climbing over stone walls. There are roses everywhere!
Photos by Alice Gebura copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved.
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