What’s In Bloom
Late fall blooms and ornamental grasses liven up the Greenway.
What’s in Bloom
Fall blooms are unique and can be subtle.
What’s in Bloom
Roses, cool colors, textures and fruits are showing throughout the Greenway as summer cools.
What’s In Bloom
August is always one of our showiest months of flowers on the Greenway. From dinner plate-sized Hibiscus to aromatic Mountain Mint, we’ve got a flower for every style and predilection.
What’s In Bloom
In late June we observed a very exciting and unique horticultural event: the first flowering of our Eastern Prickly Pear! The Eastern Prickly Pear is a member of the cactus family, and is native to Massachusetts. These plants are listed as endangered, and we have enjoyed introducing them into the park and observing how well they have survived in our urban public space.
What’s in Bloom
Our organically maintained landscape provides shelter and food for many organisms. We have observed a plethora of pollinators enjoying our plant material already this year, and we have also encountered our fair share of pests and disease, but we have been pleased to see evidence of our cultivated environment working to protect itself. Our commitment to organic land care has given us a great appreciation for beneficial insects.
What’s in Bloom
Of our most perennially popular plants, the genus Allium stands out as a public favorite in the Fort Point Channel Parks. We currently have nine unique varieties of these marvelous bulbs, all varying in size, shape, or color. Here is a guide to our many Allium, see how many you can spot in the parks!
What’s In Bloom
The Greenway, like many other parks and gardens, suffered a bit of disappointment after the chilling temperatures earlier this week. While fruit growers brace themselves against the possibility of devastating crop losses, ornamental horticulturists are lamenting the loss of Magnolia blooms, Crocus, and Cherry blossoms, among other flowers that eagerly opened with the premature warm […]
What’s in Bloom
The next few weeks of spring will bring a burst of brightly colored blooms to the parks. Our daffodils are already blooming and the Cherry Trees are full of stunning pink flowers.
What’s in Bloom
Our spring cleanups have begun and we already have to tread lightly over the fragile bulb foliage coming up under foot. Our whole staff is looking forward to the display this spring, with 10 different varieties of alliums, drifts of daffodils and crocus, and a number of other bulbs planted in our parks.
