First Dewey Harvest Donated
We have donated our first batch of home grown veggies to Lovin’ Spoonfuls—a local nonprofit that collects and distributes food to crisis centers, soup kitchens, and other social service entities.
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 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.
Dewey Square Park Update
The immediate remediation work at Dewey Square Park will conclude today, and the remainder of the restoration work will wait for warmer spring temperatures. We look forward to reopening the park soon, following the Boston Police Department’s decision to remove the barriers. Visitors are encouraged to use the paths through the park as the lawn will be roped off to allow the new sod to take root.
Dewey Square : The Park Returns
The Conservancy will return Dewey Square Park to the public again this week after restorations with a new temporary lawn and continued programming – we look forward to welcoming back the hundreds of daily visitors to eat lunch, buy produce, and enjoy the park!
What’s in Bloom
As the last full month of fall draws to a close, our deciduous trees are almost completely bare and we are working to prepare the garden beds for winter by cutting back perennials and cleaning up the fallen leaves. Take advantage of these beautiful days by getting outside to admire the changing landscape.
What’s in Bloom
The Greenway is still ablaze with vibrant fall colors, so don’t delay in coming to take an autumn stroll through the parks.
Preparing for Winter
There is a large amount of behind the scenes planning and work that goes into putting the Greenway’s lawns and garden beds to rest for the winter and the Green & Grow Apprentices are learning all about it.
