Spuds on the Greenway
We did a very cool thing – we turned 1 pound of potatoes into 17 pounds of potatoes–all we had to do was a little research. We only watered a handful of times and mulched once. The sun and the spuds did the rest of the work. This afternoon we’ll divide the potatoes and […]
Green & Grow Summer Interns are Back!
The Conservancy is so excited to have our summer interns again! Joining us this year (from the left of Darrah, a Greenway Horticulturist) are: Waverly, Andrew, Humberto, and Sam. All have graduated from the Green & Grow Apprenticeship Program and Sam and Waverly both completed the summer internship in 2012. “Things have really grown, I […]
Green & Grow Graduation
Ten individuals graduated from the Green & Grow program this year. We couldn’t be more proud of them for all their hard work and accomplishments. Thanks Green & Grow, for your dedication, determination, and effort. The parks, and the city therefore, are better because of it. “We did some amazing things, in the parks and […]
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.
What’s In Bloom
As an unusually warm winter persists, we are beginning to see some of the shorter-term effects that the balmy weather is taking on our plants along the Greenway. We have noticed very early flowering times, bulb emergence, and bud swelling.
What’s In Bloom
Enjoy the silhouettes of our bare deciduous trees and shrubs, the waxy leaves and slender needles of our Evergreens, colors of foliage and bark left in the landscape, buds of spring growth waiting to emerge, and seed-bearing structures of all kinds.
What’s in Bloom
We have enjoyed an unseasonably warm fall as we continue our work out in the parks, but the winter chill has begun to descend upon us. As the very last autumn leaves fall the evergreen trees and shrubs are becoming the focal point.
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.
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.
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!
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!
