The Botanic Librarian
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Explore tips and tricks from a Boston MLIS librarian to enhance planting, designing and maintaining a beautiful New England garden. Browse suggested flora and fauna varieties to optimize successful seasonal harvests as well as gain entertaining ideas for floricultural crafting. From expert to beginner, the Botanic Librarian will provide useful horticultural information to support year-round growing projects suitable for both indoors and outdoors.
Now Growing…
Favorite New England Perennials.
….Learn more about which varieties of perennials thrive, strive and multiply in the New England area.
Composting Recipes
…Find home spun, sure- fire compost recipes which are easy and inexpensive to support your seasonal outdoor gardens.
Container Gardening
….Become inspired by diverse container arranging ideas for patios, window boxes and front door pots demonstrated through simple to follow directions.
Seedlings 101
… Get ready for the growing season by learning tips to growing hardy and healthy indoor seedlings every New England gardener should plant.
Seedlings 101
… Get ready for the growing season by learning tips to growing hardy and healthy indoor seedlings every New England gardener should plant.
Blog Topics
Air Plants
… Read about the newest fad in plants- air plants which are becoming the #1 go-to for botanical enthusiasts and event designers. Included are common varieties, information about the air plant’s natural habitat and instructions for house plant care.
Fall Garden Cleanup
… Follow a guide to cleaning, preparing and winterizing a New England outdoor garden.
Winter Planting Projects
… Don’t get down on the ice and snowy weather New England is partial to! Pick up botanical crafts, indoor planting concepts and other horticultural inspired activities which you can do right from the comfort of your own home.
Setting Up Raised Beds
… Browse an array of raised bed designs that suit your gardening needs and preferences with purchase resources included.
Mason Jar Arrangements
… Learn simple techniques to create beautiful mason jar summer arrangements using clippings from your own backyard.
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