Late winter is the time when the bugle call goes out to our Tuesday Gardeners to trim away last year’s weathered foliage to make way for the slender young shoots that emerge from the base of the plant. If one waits too long, it’s a tricky and tedious process to avoid clipping off the new…
Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas), a small deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia, is one of the first to bloom in January with bright yellow pom-pom flowers lasting into late February. Its clusters of olive-shaped bright red berries which appear in mid-summer are edible but bitter, and if not left for the birds, can…
The FOBG volunteers celebrated Tom Beatty’s birthday at the Conservatory with carrot cake and brownies, and a stack of birthday cards. Tom has been Bush Park’s Horticulturist for 18 years, overseeing all aspects of maintaining the park, its gardens and grounds. Seems like a good time to put a spotlight on him for his dedication…