Why the Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in the Boston Parks Community
Have you heard? The Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in Boston for 2024! This recognition from Great Nonprofits shows that it truly takes a village to make The Greenway such a special place. A beautiful downtown park in Boston requires an exceptional team, and we are grateful for the contributions of our volunteers. Your […]
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 […]
It Pays to Volunteer!
There are lots of ways in which volunteering for the Greenway Conservancy can benefit you! Here are just a few reasons to come out and join our staff in caring for the parks: Kelly, our Seasonal Horticulturist, trained our volunteers how to prune roses two weeks ago in the Fort Point Channel Parks. If you have […]
Growing Greener: Sharing the Knowledge
The Green & Grow Apprentices have learned so much this fall and they showcased their knowledge at the monthly Boston Youth Environmental Network (BYEN) networking dinner in December.
The Grass is Greener
During the past week, several sections of turf that had experienced compaction due to rain and then heavy foot traffic have been replaced. We spoke with Stu Shillaber, Superintendent of Horticulture for the Greenway Conservancy, about the process.
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
Our spring cleanups have begun and we already have to tread lightly over the fragile bulb foliage coming up under foot. Our whole staff is looking forward to the display this spring, with 10 different varieties of alliums, drifts of daffodils and crocus, and a number of other bulbs planted in our parks.
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
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!
