Even though it's been a mild winter, those of us who like to get our hands dirty are chomping at the bit to get in the garden. I headed out to the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, just outside Boston, for a little hit of green.
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| In the desert garden |
The many greenhouses are connected and represent different Eco- systems from the deserts of Mexico and Africa to the rain forests of Malaysia and Brazil. The collection of plants is lush and expansive, and one of the most diverse in the Boston area.
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| Old Woman Cactus-Mammillaria Hahniana |
A visit to the desert house will have you marveling at the armor Mother Nature has given to some of the cacti.
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| Veltheima Liliacaea-native to South America |
Under 7,490 square feet of glass, you'll find roughly 600 species of plants.
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| Plumbago-Asia |
The greenhouse is maintained with organic fertilizers, compost tea and beneficial insects. A green roof is planted with native species. The botanic garden is constantly working to improve their carbon footprint.
This Bird of Paradise was definitely the Belle of the Ball!
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| Acalypha Wilkesiana |
Love the Lacey edge along this leaf. It reminds me of Victorian collars.
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| Papyrus |
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| Pitcher Plant |
For you out of towners, take a virtual tour of some of the plants and greenhouse rooms here. The Margaret C.Ferguson Greenhouses also offers courses, a certificate program and tours in the beautiful location designed to promote environmental awareness.
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