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Point me in the direction of the gardening section” is a request I hear often this time of year, and one that I typically respond to with “Can I help
A gradually cool and wet spring has meant flowering plants and trees are peaking longer.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map — the first revision since 2012. It shows that Massachusetts is getting warmer, leading to more options for gardeners, but also more risks of invasive plants and bugs.
Pollinator insects are declining due to habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use. Pollinator gardens can help support beneficial insects in New England.
The Nature Conservancy is restoring a 97-acre site called the "Medicine Lots" on Martha's Vineyard. The site is a biological hotspot, home to 19 rare species, including 16 rare moths.