American holly is native to the eastern United States, and may reach 40 to 50 feet tall in its southern range, but in Massachusetts it is more often a smaller tree, 20 to 30 feet tall, with stiff evergreen leaves. Continue reading →

In many an old country graveyard, one may still come across Juniperus virginiana, Eastern redcedar. Continue reading →

…frosts will lie upon the grass like bloom on grapes of purple-brown and gold. The misted early morning will be cold…             -Elinor Wylie Early morning frosts might not be favorites of many and they increase the leaf-drop of deciduous … Continue reading →

Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived.             -Helen Keller Many visitors to Mount Auburn come not only to be in the here and now, but also to … Continue reading →