The Greenway as an Arboretum: What This Means for Boston
This summer, we’re proud to share a milestone that reflects years of care, vision, and growth: the Rose Kennedy Greenway has been officially recognized as an arboretum! At its heart, an arboretum is a living collection of trees—thoughtfully curated, carefully maintained, and rooted in both education and public enjoyment. But here on The Greenway, it’s […]
Growing a Stronger Dewey Square: Upcoming Tree Canopy Improvements
This spring, we’re excited to share that improvements are coming to Dewey Square on The Greenway. As part of our ongoing commitment to caring for this vibrant public space, we’ll be focusing on strengthening the plaza’s tree canopy. This work includes renovating the existing tree pits—specialized planting areas designed to support healthy root systems—and upgrading […]
Magnolias – an ancient favorite
(this blog contributed by Michael Pistininzi, one of our staff horiculturists) Magnolia is an ancient genus that has survived millions of years of climate changes and geological transitions. The fossil record of Magnolias date back before bees, and were believed to be pollinated mainly by beetles. Because of its endurance, the genus Magnolia is extremely […]