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.
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!
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.
What’s in Bloom
Spring is finally here. So get outside and see what’s in bloom on the Greenway. Crocus and Daffodils are waking the North End from a long winter sleep.
A Big Bright Lights Thank You!
The unveiling of Bright Lights for Winter Nights was a success! The parks came alive with music, light and joy to celebrate the winter solstice. A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, volunteers and staff for making this evening of winter wonder possible.
Calling All Foodies!
After a successful 2010 pilot Food Vendor program, the Greenway has issued a call for 2011 season vendors.
Part science, part art: enhancing the Greenway’s horticultural collection
Ask any gardener and they will tell you, horticultural collections take time to get established. As living, breathing creations they require maintenance, study, and experimentation. Part science, part art, caring for the Greenway’s newly created horticultural collection is the challenge Tom Smarr (Greenway Superintendent of Horticulture) has gladly taken on with the help of his […]
Dewey Square Parks/Fort Point Channel Parks Update
What’s in a name? Lately some misinformation has surfaced about the Conservancy’s plans for Dewey Square Parks, the section of the Greenway between Summer Street and Seaport Boulevard. In response we are thinking about ways to send and receive ideas more clearly and beginning with posting a few facts in this blog. We’ve discussed the […]
A Little More Color and Light in Chinatown Park
The Conservancy and Chinatown Main Streets are pleased to present a joint effort to bring a little more color and light to Chinatown Park. Beginning Thursday the 14th at 4 pm, colorful lights adorning the plaza poles will be illuminated as part of Bright Lights for Winter Nights, a display of lights connecting the Greenway. […]
Preparing the Greenway for old man winter
Many of us are busy during this time of year sprucing up our abodes for holiday visitors. The Conservancy’s horticulture and maintenance team is equally active getting ready for old man winter’s visit. You’ve likely read about the preventative measure we took to prevent fountain damage but you might be surprised to learn about other […]
Bringing color and light to the Greenway on the Solstice
The Conservancy is pleased to announce plans to bring more light and cheer to the Greenway beginning December 21, the winter solstice, and continuing through the spring equinox, March 20, 2010. Bright Lights for Winter Nights will feature creative lighting elements that highlight the Greenway’s four distinctive park designs while unifying over a mile of […]
