The paths and trails of Garden in the Woods along with the Garden Shop are closed until April 15, 2010 when the 2010 season opens. However, there is plenty of activity still throughout the Garden.

Fall cleanup has begun. The Society is working hard to lower its carbon footprint. All of the leaves that have fallen from the trees in the Garden will be moved to composting bins or shredded and put back into the beds. They will not be hauled away. Scott LaFleur and Kristin DeSouza are very organized in their approach to this huge task and are ably supported by a wonderful group of volunteers.

Many of the plants in the Garden will be cut to ground level, others will be left to let their seeds be gathered for storage and use at Nasami Farm for propagating new plants or for dispersal in the Garden.

Later, trees and shrubs will be addressed for shape and structural problems. Limbs will be removed. Some trees will come down.

Have you started your three bin compost system yet? Botanic Garden Director Scott LaFleur highly recommends it. Watch a video regarding this sure-fire way to get beautiful soil for your garden. Click here

Looking for a decorative way to create compost, an inexpensive fence, a playhouse or fort for your children? Look no further. Botanic Garden Director Scott LaFleur recommends building leaf fences. You can even plant them for a living fence. Watch a video on creating leaf fences by clicking here.

Garden in the Woods continues to grow, be shaped, and educate the public regarding the many conservation concerns of New England Wild Flower Society.