Managing an Historic Collection of Rhododendrons
Managing an Historic Collection of Rhododendrons Ambling the paths at Heritage Museums and Gardens is an invitation to revel in a kaleidoscope of bright pinks, lavenders, purple [...]
Hybridizing Rhododendrons
100 Years of Rhododendrons After Dexter died in 1943, many of his hybrid rhododendrons were scattered away from Sandwich to different places. While Dexter himself had given [...]
Dexter Centennial
100 Years of Rhododendrons This year, 2021, marks the centennial of the year that Charles Owen Dexter acquired Shawme Farm. It is because Dexter bought himself a [...]
Heritage Museums: Sustainable Initiatives
Down To Earth by Les Lutz Heritage Museums & Gardens is going green! Over the last year we have been studying all aspects of our operations to become [...]
Deciduous Conifers: Beyond Evergreens
Down To Earth by Les Lutz Trees that bear needles are usually evergreen, and most species are. But there are five genera that are needled conifers that are [...]
Witch Hazel For The Winter Garden
Down To Earth by Les Lutz The days are getting longer and there are already signs of life in the garden. One bright spot in the garden here [...]
Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants: Providing Habitat for Pollinators, Birds, and other Essential Wildlife
Bug Out! Family Fun Day
Gearhead Garage
