Blithewood Garden News Today

An overview of the events and activities at the colleges and universities in Fairfield County, Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Yolka Gessen and Mohamad Eisa were nearly introduced by journalist Masha Gessen, who is the bride’s parent. But they found each other first.

click to enlarge Watching the natural world come alive after a long snowy winter is enough to melt even the Scroogiest of hearts. It seems like every day a new bush is blooming, a new tree flowering, volunteers popping up unexpectedly, and perennials making their reliable return. While our own yards and neighborhoods are the backdrop for a spectacular and shifting display, the region is rife with examples of hor...