Gardens

New England Spring Garden Essentials

A sampling of our favorite New England garden centers, plus simple tips for keeping spring flowering favorites happy and healthy.

Massachusetts

The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

Each summer, Cape Cod celebrates everything hydrangea with the fun and colorful Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival.

Gardens

Witch Hazel Guide | Winter-Flowering Shrubs

Sporting golden leaves in the fall and bright yellow flowers in late winter, witch hazel is a flowering shrub that can add a splash of color to any garden.

New England

New England Fall Foliage | 2019 Forecast

Planning a New England autumn adventure? Our forecaster predicts long-lasting color with an emphasis on softer oranges and yellows. Read on for the full New England fall foliage 2019 forecast.

New England

Best Gardens in New England

Craving color? Our picks for the best gardens in New England (one for each state) offer beautiful blooms worth hours of strolling.

Magazine

Ask Historic New England | April 2018

Last fall we had a really persistent woodpecker pecking holes in the corner boards of our house. We’ve had the boards replaced, but we wondered if the bird will be back this spring. Why do they do this, and how can we keep them off our new corner boards? —Calvin A., Dublin, NH Woodpeckers drill […]