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Garden Heroes

By Anne Halpin
May 27, 2022

If you have a flower garden, or if you visit one of the public gardens on the East End, in spring and summer you’ve probably seen bees, other insects, and butterflies perched on the flowers.

Succulent Summer Wreaths

By Jenn Neubauer
May 9, 2022

This succulent wreath is an easy and inexpensive way to brighten up your space.

Rediscovering Nature

By Alice Phillips
May 9, 2022

ces to go, and groups to follow and join. You might want to attend their programs and activities, and maybe volunteer to help out at some events.

Embrace Your Green Thumb

By Anne Halpin
March 31, 2022

Never had a garden before? I highly recommend it! It's easy to do, great to do with young kids — get them away from their screens for a while.

Gardening is a rewarding and even healing activity, and also gives us the benefit of fresh-picked food, beautiful flowers and soothing greenery, not to mention time spent in the fresh air instead of in front of a screen.

Early Fall is the Time to Plant Early Blooming Bulbs

By Anne Halpin
September 21, 2021

In spring our gardens come alive, and bulbs are the first flowers to bloom in many East End gardens.

Hive Magic!

By Jenn Neubauer
August 22, 2021

There are so many reasons to keep honey bees. For us it’s mostly for pollination and that delicious honey that they magically produce.

Planting to Cover Some Ground

By Anne Halpin
July 23, 2021

Lawns are important components of most East End landscapes – a lush green lawn has been a classic component of East End properties for a long time.

Boozy Garden Ice Pops

By Jenn Neubauer
June 26, 2021

These beautiful ice pops are not only refreshing but a festive way to spruce up your dessert spread.

Window Box Charm

By Anne Halpin
June 26, 2021

If you live in a cottage or condo, you might not have the space – or inclination – to plant a garden. But you can still enjoy some flowers – or herbs for the kitchen – by planting window boxes, even if you’re just here for the summer.