It’s food, beautiful food
Maturity came early to French sorrel, chives, Good King Henry, and a few other perennial and self-seeding plants. Suddenly, the garden is …
A Garden with Good Friends
A gardener here for several years is now a Friend of the Garden. Friends of the Garden join us for work parties …
Spring Planting Begins
Even with some frosty nights left, we start planting the moment we can work the soil.
First Work Party of the Season
Flower power as lovingly wielded by the flower team. They cleaned up the flower rows, planted some seed, and laid down burlap. …
Signs of Spring
We are here for it! Good day, sunshine.
Early March Catnip Interlude
In 2021, we planted catnip. We learned it had insect-repelling properties and held a catnip distilling workshop. A few months and feet …
2021 Boutique Crop: Seed Pumpkins
Here at the Garden at 485 Elm, we grow crops that are shared and distributed among gardeners and the community in one …
A Grateful Look Back: Garden Catnip Distilling Workshop
The garden gives us so much to be grateful for all year long. Today we express deep garden gratitude to Lauren Andrews, …