Daily Archives: January 7, 2025

2025 Flower of the Year – Ranunculus

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The commercial flower delivery company 1-800-FLOWERS announced its 2025 Flower of the Year – Ranunculus, and Plant of the Year – Snake Plant, and as the director of marketing explains, “The ranunculus, with its vibrant petals, reflects enthusiasm, love, admiration, and happiness, while the snake plant represents longevity, health, and growth,” he said. “Beyond their striking beauty, these choices offer a meaningful gift that nurtures relationships and promotes well-being—exactly what we’re all wishing for in the year ahead.” You may wish to purchase some seeds for your garden this year.

Sunday, January 19, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Plants for the Winter Garden with Warren Leach

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If you missed Warren Leach at the Arnold Arboretum, you have a second chance at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill on January 19 at 2 pm. The winter garden is truly a low maintenance affair and a time to enjoy – no weeding, no watering and no dead-heading! The winter landscape may be quiescent, but the garden need not be bleak. Plants with brightly colored berries, twigs, stems, foliage and even winter-blooming flowers shrug off the snow and cold. They bring cheer, even as the sun enters Capricorn. Landscape horticulturist Warren Leach, and author of the new book from Timber Press Plants for the Winter Garden, will showcase gardens he has designed that celebrate the winter season as well as planting design ideas for your own garden.

Warren will be available for book signings after the lecture. Free for NEBG members, $10 for nonmembers. If you wish to purchase a book, $38.25 for members and $52.50 for nonmembers. Register HERE.