Hydrangea quercifolia, oakleaf hydrangea
…Your autumn outshines a mortal spring,… -Paulus Silentiarius Hydrangea quercifolia, oakleaf hydrangea has become a favorite of many a plant connoisseur, as well as for novice gardeners. With outstanding, late fall foliage, which ranges from brilliant red, to mahogany-red, to … Continue reading
The Dark-eyed Junco
The Dark-eyed Junco is a very common winter visitor to our area; the first appearance is usually in mid-October when these “snowbirds” arrive reminding us that winter is fast approaching. The Junco is a member of the sparrow family and … Continue reading
APA Designates Mount Auburn a Top 10 Great Public Space for 2013
The American Planning Association (APA) announced the designation of Mount Auburn Cemetery as one of 10 Great Public Spaces for 2013 on October 4, 2013 through the organization’s Great Places in America program. Each year during National Community Planning Month, … Continue reading
Mount Auburn’s Seven Hills
Nature, which had once been something to fear, had by the early nineteenth century become considered a thing of beauty, mystery and awe. Mount Auburn’s founders embraced and celebrated the natural terrain of their new Cemetery. The design philosophies of … Continue reading