The ABCs of Lowell History: W is for Wisner
The ABCs of Lowell History is back for another round. This popular series explores a wide variety of topics in Lowell area history in weekly online articles and is written by volunteers and staff from […]
In the Garden with Nicole
In the Garden with Nicole: Three Fall Garden Tasks For a Better Spring
Throughout the year, Nicole Crocker of Buddy and Bean Flower Farm provides tips to help Lowell residents transform their outdoor spaces. Another growing season has absolutely flown by, and here we are in Fall again! […]
In the Garden with Nicole: Time to Get Planting!
As I write this, the wind is howling and snow is flying past the windows. Ahh, a beautiful Michigan spring day! This time of year is so rough on everyone, but especially those of us […]
In the Garden with Nicole: Winter Planning
Ahh … winter. I haven’t always been the biggest fan of cold and snow, but I’ve come to appreciate this season that forces me to slow down. From spring to fall, I’m always outside working […]
In the Garden with Nicole: Goodnight, Garden
We’ve reached the end of the growing season here in Lowell — though we may have a few nice days here and there, the majority of the plants are slowing down production and our gardens […]
In the Garden with Nicole: Becoming Part of the Ecosystem
What’s buzzing in your garden these days? Even this late in the season, mine is absolutely teeming with life, and I’m not just talking about the flowers. We have bugs, and lots of them. And […]
In the Garden with Nicole: The Love of Gardening
Welcome to the first edition of In the Garden with Nicole. Nicole Crocker will be writing a monthly column focused on gardening. “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart […]