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Nationally renowned flower expert John LaSalle operates LaSalle Florists in Whately, the business started in 1929 by his grandfather, James LaSalle Sr., and continued by his father, James LaSalle Jr.

A lifetime with flowers: Third-generation florist John LaSalle offers blooms and kindness

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderApril 3, 2023

Spilanthes growing at Song Sparrow Farm in Florence.

Valley Bounty: Farm educator makes big leap into small-scale agriculture in Florence

by Jacob Nelson For the RecorderMarch 27, 2023

Sandy Graves of Williamsburg and fellow members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association spread compost throughout the gardens of the Sojourner Truth Memorial Park in Florence on June 10, 2020. The association’s annual symposiums have not been held since 2019.

Get Growing: Symposiums back to stir gardening anticipation

by Mickey Rathbun For the GazetteMarch 24, 2023

A Japanese child wearing a dandelion crown.

Earth Matters: Five ways to enjoy dandelions this spring

by Katie Koerten For the RecorderMarch 24, 2023

Bryant Stewart creates art in many styles — including drawings, printmaking, and paintings, as well as murals — but is perhaps best known for his renderings of antique vehicles. He and his wife, Jeanie Schermesser, transformed a former church building into their home and studio in Erving.

Making a home while making art: Erving couple brings creativity to every project

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderMarch 20, 2023

Laura Schlaikjer, president of the Greenfield Garden Club, loved seeing the work of Dutch landscaper Piet Oudolf while visiting Chicago and New York, even though at the time she did not know he was the genius behind the innovative scenes she observed. Local residents can see a film about Oudolf’s work this Sunday in Greenfield.

Film spotlights innovative landscape design

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderMarch 13, 2023

A bee collects pollen from an echinacea flower at Tully Lake in Royalston.

A ‘real advocate for bees’: Ashfield Agricultural Commission to dedicate pollinator garden in honor of Nancy Garvin

by Bella Levavi Staff WriterMarch 6, 2023

A moon garden designed and planted at the Cranbrook Educational Community museum complex in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Moon gardens: Designed to shine when bathed in moonlight

by Jessica Damiano Associated PressMarch 6, 2023

Gill farmer Daniel Botkin, second from right, will be on hand to advise growers who attend the March 19 Cabin Fever Seed Swap at Just Roots in Greenfield. Botkin has taught many classes and workshops related to gardening over the years.

Swapping and saving seeds: Preparing for the 2023 growing season

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderFebruary 27, 2023

Although the story of Washington cutting down a cherry tree is a myth, the legend is so strong that Americans still associate Washington with cherries. The gift shop at Mount Vernon even sells souvenirs with cherry themes.

Food

I cannot tell a lie: I made cherry pudding

by Tinky Weisblat For the RecorderFebruary 20, 2023