Autumn Color Coming our Way
Fothergilla is a show off, and we have some in almost every part of the park. Over the next few weeks it will start popping out from between the grasses, perennials and shrubs that are holding on to green, or going golden brown.
Ornamental Grasses Light Up Now
Autumn is a wonderful time to enjoy the ornamental grasses that are planted from Chinatown all the way to the North End. Purple Lovegrass – the Eragrostis spectabilis – is a short, dense, native grass that really shines as the seed heads bloom. Miscanthus sinensis can be found on almost every block of the park […]
Fall Blooms still strong
There are four varieties of fall blooming anemones on the Greenway, and they are all looking good right now. The white flower here is Anemone ‘Whirlwind’. The classic, slightly small, October colored blossom is the Helenium ‘Mardi Gras, also known as Sneezeweed. These will bloom August through September, and on into October.
We love the Bees
What’s in Bloom in Late Summer
What’s in Bloom in Early September
What is this plant?
“What is this plant???” is a question our Horticultural staff hears daily. And we love telling you! We keep careful records of what is planted in our gardens, but we haven’t quite been able to share that wealth of knowledge with everyone yet. Until now.
The Last of the Day Lilies
Photo of Hemerocallis “Chicago Apache”, a shining scarlet Daylily in the Fort Point Channel Parks.
Late Summer Native Blooms
Eye catching this week
One Good Elm Deserves Another
A Valley Forge Elm Tree was installed in the southern North End Park this week. This is meant as a companion to the big Elm in the northern North End Park.
North End in Bloom
An amazing display of roses and hydrangea in bloom in the North End planting bed on the north side of Sudbury Street.
The Lush and The Subtle
On the Greenway, we are passionate about Peonies. Full, decadent, soft, layered, luscious, and wonderful; this is their time in the spotlight.
Flowers: Full, Fast, and Fertile
Wow! It is spring without a doubt. This a wonderful time to take a stroll through the Parks; wake up in the morning with a mind clearing walk, enjoy lunch with a sandwich in hand, or unwind in the early, getting lighter/later evenings – all while taking in the fast changing displays of bulbs and […]
April Fools! Chilly Blossoms on the Greenway
April Fools! You thought the cold weather was finished? While I am ready to get my winter gear out of the closet again, and have been pulling my hat low over my ears, the trees, shrubs and plants on the Greenway are not so fooled. They are pressing ahead – emerging from the ground, swelling […]
What’s in Bloom: It’s Started – Delicate Beginnings on The Greenway
The very first signs of new growth and spring awakening are here. The pussy willows on the Salix bebbiana, Bebb’s Willow, near the Harbor Islands Pavilion, are starting to bloom and, with this cooler weather, should be around for the next few weeks. The Snowdrops, Galanthus nivilus, always the very first bulbs to push through […]
We Have Snow!
While people are adjusting to the addition of SNOW in the city and on the Greenway, the plants are on autopilot and letting the weather and temperatures guide them. For visitors, the snow adds a clear, clean backdrop to the plants, emphasizing the profile of dark stalks and highlighting the colors of stems and branches. The […]
Oh! That Exfoliating Bark!
Oh that exfoliating bark! Winter interest continued. Whether it is dry, cold, bright and sunny or gray, muted, frosty and snowy, the bark on the trees can’t help itself. It stands out in the sparseness of winter, and the best bark of all is the exfoliating bark. It’s rolled, peeling, curled edges; it’s patterned blotches […]
Spring Planning for North End Parks
The parks may be sleeping for the winter, but our Horticulture staff is busy planning for the vibrant spring that awaits. As part of the overall effort to continue caring for and improving upon the Greenway’s landscapes and plant collections, this Spring the Conservancy’s Horticulture staff will oversee beautification efforts in the North End Parks.
What’s in Bloom: Winter Interest
I wish I had been in town for the first snow of the season. How exciting to grab the camera, early, and take pictures of ice and snow covered branches, leaves and stems. While I wait patiently for another gentle snow (with perfect timing for a good commute and no severe damage) I am walking […]
What’s In Bloom
I find great delight in the surprise of a brilliant flash of red, the crisp lines of twigs swollen with next year’s leaf buds, and the soft, antler-like show of Magnolia flower buds.
What’s in Bloom
The look on the Greenway has changed dramatically in the last 4 weeks. The perennials, shrubs and trees are storing food, slowing down and readying themselves for winter. You may be doing the same – a brisk walk through the parks is an excellent way to shake off the onset of winter and our extra […]
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.