What’s in Bloom

As winter approaches many people dreading the dreary upcoming months may dismiss the idea of a beautiful winter landscape. We still have a few weeks left of fall color, but as our trees and shrubs lose their leaves and the perennials are cut down or covered with a blanket of snow, beautiful aspects of plants that may have previously been hidden will be revealed.

What’s in Bloom

Learn more about fall blooms on the Greenway. This week our blog features the lovely, Lady in Black Aster, Cockspur Hawthorn & Purple-stemmed Aster.

What’s in Bloom

As the mercury drops the Greenway continues to bloom. Bundle up and take a stroll to check out these fall flowers.

What’s in Bloom

Autumn lends itself to beautiful blooms attracting curious insects to the Greenway.

“Welcome” New Green & Grow Class!

The transition into fall and the start of a new school year signals it is time to say farewell to our Green & Grow summer interns and welcome a fresh class of new faces for the 2011-2012 program year.

What’s in Bloom

Blooms persist as fall approaches – Clara Curtis Daisies, Wild Senna and Double Knock-out Roses are blooming on the Greenway.

What’s in Bloom

As we savor the last days of summer and enter into the fall, we will begin to see fruit on our trees and shrubs, showy grasses, and fall foliage. Here are some of our early fall highlights:

What’s in Bloom

As Fall approaches, weather hardy blooms persist in the parks. Crapemyrtle, Stonecrop and Anemone are currently flowering on the Greenway.

What’s in Bloom

September, with its cool breeze and warm sunlight is the perfect month to discover some of the more subtle blooms along the Greenway.

What’s in Bloom

Stunning blooms line the parks and garden beds. Stop along the way and check out these show stoppers while you soak up the last bit of summer on the Greenway.

What’s In Bloom

Tall herbaceous plants are a great choice for height impact in a garden in place of trees and shrubs. This week a few of our favorite high-rise perennials are bringing color to the Greenway at eye-level!

What’s in Bloom

The Greenway is looking pretty in pink this week as these rose colored blooms flourish in the parks.

What’s in Bloom

These low maintenance pollinator attractors are keeping the parks a-buzz with bees, butterflies and beautiful blooms!

What’s in Bloom

Great Coneflower, Black Cohosh and Bigleaf Hydrangea are blooming on the Greenway. Come check out the flowers and have some fun in the parks.

Rose’s Birthday

The Greenway Parks were named after Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, who was born and raised in Boston, as a way to honor the many accomplishments of her life. On Friday, July 22 on the Greenway we will celebrate Rose’s birthday – and her legacy.

What’s in Bloom

Summer is heating up and so are the gardens on the Greenway. Come cool off in the fountains and enjoy the colorful array of blooms!

What’s in Bloom

The Greenway is bursting with color for the 4th of July weekend. Come out to celebrate and see what’s in bloom!

Four-Season Color

Joining the parks’ colorful garden beds this summer are 40 four-season container gardens. See summer celebrated through the burst of color and life on the Greenway – and take away some small space ideas for your own urban garden!

What’s in Bloom

Summer has arrived and with the long sunny days come more opportunities for basking in the the beauty of the blossoms on the Greenway. Virginia Sweetspire, Common Bluestar and Magnolias are what’s in bloom.

What’s in Bloom

Flowering Onions, Irises and Peonies make a bold statement on the Greenway this month. These dramatic blooms are sure to stop you in your tracks.

What’s in Bloom

After a cool, cloudy and damp spell, the sun has emerged and spring flowers on the Greenway are finally reaching their peak bloom.

A Cocktail on the Greenway

It’s not easy being a garden in the middle of downtown Boston. A garden bed in Dewey Square Park is suffering from deficient soils and poor drainage, and will soon be getting some additional attention from our Green & Grow teens. We’re using the soil and irrigation remediation of this bed as an educational opportunity.

What’s in Bloom

Don’t let the rain keep you locked indoors, get outside and see the beauty that’s blossoming on the Greenway.

What’s in Bloom

April showers bring May flowers. Hit the Greenway this month to see unique blooms from the Dwarf Fothergilla to the Horned Tulip.

What’s in Bloom

The Greenway is bursting with blooms. Wild Tulips, Yellow Magnolias and Daffodils are out in full force.