Gardening

what to do in the garden

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:47:24 GMT

By Carol Stocker...I will be on line live this Friday from 1-2 p.m. to answer you gardening questions.Memorial Day Weekend is the traditional weekend for planting tender vegetables and flowers. Local nurseries and garden centers will be well stocked. Plant...

what to do in the garden: plant vegetable containers

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:06:45 GMT

Posted by Carol Stocker... Regardless of the type of vegetable you plant, here are some general tips provided by the University of Illinois Extension for growing vegetable container gardens: Choosing a Container Anything that holds soil and has drainage holes...

Garden Tours and Plant Sales

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:51:25 GMT

By Carol Stocker...This is the prime time of year for non-profit plant sales and garden tours. The oldest and most famous of is Thursday's nationally recognized Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill tour, which has raised millions of dollars for worthy...

Special Plant Sales

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:38:57 GMT

By Carol Stocker Mother's Day weekend is the best time of the year to find plant sales by garden clubs and plant societies. Rarities and bargains dug from thousands of local backyards are yours to seek out: May 11, 8...

Saturday is Plant Sale Day

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:03:01 GMT

By Carol Stocker This Saturday is the biggest day of the year for plant sales by garden clubs and plant societies. Rarities and bargains dug from thousands of local backyards are yours to seek out. May 11, 8 a.m.-noon, The...

"Dark Garden" at Fuller

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:38:17 GMT

By Carol Stocker What do you get when a true artist interprets plant forms? Dark Gardens is an installation at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton through May 19 that is a must-see for gardeners. The artist, Linda Huey is...

Organic Garden Manure Sale May 11

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:56:05 GMT

Looking for organic compost from a local farm? Sign-Up by this Thursday to place an order with the MILTON GARDEN CLUB for their yearly "Black Gold" Aged Weed Free Compost Sale. Each worm filled living 40 pound bag costs seven...

Carol Stocker chats gardening -- May 3 at 1 p.m.

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:12:45 GMT

Garden expert Carol Stocker will chat live with readers on May 3 at 1 p.m.

What to do in the Garden This Week

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:56:54 GMT

By Boston Globe Garden Writer Carol Stocker, who will answer your gardening questions live on-line Friday at 1 p.m. Water everything well as rainfall was one third of normal last month! To control recently hatched inchworms, spray your roses, blueberries...

Garden Clubs Contribute to MFA Art in Bloom

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:59:24 GMT

By Carol Stocker Yesterday the Museum of Fine Arts concluded its three day festival of floral arrangements inspired by masterpieces. Some 50 works of art were interpreted in flowers by garden club members. The fun of attending this annual event...

Royal Wedding Florist at MFA's Art in Bloom

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:26:50 GMT

By Carol Stocker Globe Correspondent British royal wedding floral designer Shane Connolly is the star of this weekend's Art in Bloom, the annual flower festival which runs through Monday at the Museum of Fine Arts. He holds a Royal Warrant...

37TH ANNUAL ART IN BLOOM at MFA this weekend

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:03:41 GMT

Carol Stocker Globe Correspondent Highlights Including Family Day, Guided Gallery Tours, Lectures, and Floral Demonstrations when the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), all are part of this weekend's Art in Bloom, a festival of floral arrangements inspired by masterpieces...

Berkshire Botanical Garden May 4 opening reception

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:14:36 GMT

.By Carol Stocker Globe Garden Correspondent Six designers re-imagine the traditional potting shed in DOWN TO EARTH, the feature exhibit for the 2013 season. Opening is Saturday, May 4th from 5:00pm -7:00pm. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served with...

Gardening Q&A Rescheduled to April 26

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:07:46 GMT

Carol Stocker will be available to answer gardening questions live online Friday April 26 1-2 p.m. Carol Stocker on gardening -- April 26 at 1 p.m....

Gardening Live Q&A Friday 1 p.m.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:08:06 GMT

Spring is here and Boston Globe garden writer Carol Stocker will chat with readers on Friday, April 19 at 1 to 2 p.m. about their gardening questions....

New England Wild Flower Society Opens Saturday

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:58:19 GMT

By Carol Stocker...The big annual opening and sale of native trees, shrubs and perennials happens this Saturday, April 13, at the New England Wild Flower Society headquarters at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham. This is perhaps the...

Chat gardening with Carol Stocker: April 5 at 1 p.m.

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:48:03 GMT

Spring is coming and Boston Globe garden writer Carol Stocker will chat with readers on Friday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Carol Stocker on gardening -- April 5 at 1 p.m....

Energy-Wise Landscaping

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:39:49 GMT

By Carol Stocker.... Evenings with the Experts at the Cambridge Public Library... Now in its fourth year, this series has been well attended by gardeners and gardening enthusiasts of all ages who care about biodiversity and want to make a...

Beacon Hill GC Tour and Book

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:55:44 GMT

On Thursday May 16th, the Beacon Hill Garden Club will host its 84th annual tour of the Hidden Gardens with a first ever Presidents Luncheon at the Hampshire House and release its new book, The Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill:...

New President for Garden Conservancy

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:43:53 GMT

By Carol Stocker Garrison, NY: Jenny Young du Pont will become President and Chief Executive Officer of the Garden Conservancy on April 8, Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr., Chairman of the Board, announced today. Mr. Lenhardt added, We enthusiastically welcome...

Boston Flower Show at Seaport WTC thru Sun.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:34:23 GMT

By Carol Stocker Boston's famous flower show has been signaling the wind-down of winter since 1834. This year's version, The 2013 Boston Flower & Garden Show, blooms indoors at the Seaport World Trade Center through Sunday. March 17. Hours are...

Carol Stocker chats gardening and the Boston Flower and Garden show, March 15 at 1 p.m.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:34:23 GMT

Boston Globe garden writer Carol Stocker answered questions from readers about the Boston Flower and Garden show and the early planting season on March 13 at 1 p.m. Carol Stocker on gardening -- March 15 at 1 p.m....

Carol Stocker Speaks Thursday at Flower Show

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:06:00 GMT

Boston Globe gardening guru Carol Stocker will talk about invasive weeds at the Boston Flower & Garden Show Thursday 3:30 p.m. at the Seaport World Trade Center. The flower show continues there through Sunday. She will also answers gardening questions...

Boston Flower Show March 13-17

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:57:31 GMT

By Carol Stocker Sick of snow? The 2013 Boston Flower & Garden Show offers a down payment on Spring at the Seaport World Trade Center Wednesday, March 13 through Sunday. March 17. Boston's famous flower show started in 1834. This...

Chat gardening with Carol Stocker: March 1 from 1-2 p.m.

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:32:39 GMT

Boston Globe garden writer Carol Stocker will answer your questions about gardening, landscaping, flower shows, houseplants and more Friday, March 1 from 1 to 2 p.m. live. Start the month in a gardening frame of mind! Carol Stocker on gardening...