Author: Mary Petres
As another amazing year in the gardens draws to a close, I count my blessings to be a part of such a wonderful endeavor. Whether you seek out nature to exercise, meditate, marvel at her beauty, or simply relax, The Low Line offers a pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Whether you use this space daily or only visit occasionally, a new experience awaits. It may be a new bird you have never seen,
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Author: Mary Petres
Despite the unbearable heat these last few weeks, there are hints of fall in the air. What does this signify for the gardener and our gardens?
Over the next three months we will begin to put our gardens to bed. How we do this depends on our objective. Traditionally, many of us feel the need to have a “clean slate” moving into winter. We cut all the spent flower stalks to the ground and throw them in the trash or compost.
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Author: Mary Petres
Hello Gardeners! Though it may seem as if the garden has slipped into peaceful slumber and we should do the same, a gardener’s chores are never done. Spring and summer will creep up before you know it, and there is plenty that we can do now to have a more fruitful start to the growing season.
With that in mind, let’s talk tools! This is an excellent time to take stock of your tools and provide a bit of T.L.C.
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Plant Feature: River Birch Betula nigra
Also known as: Black Birch, Red Birch and Water Birch
This month, we’re highlighting the River Birch trees that we have planted at the Low Line Gardens. River Birch trees are native to the East Coast, making them more likely to succeed in our green spaces. Naturally, they’re found close to river beds and flood plains – but they can adapt to other environments as well.
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