The Garden of Hope Esperanza Garden, located on Magnolia Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts, was dedicated to Fannie Lee Robinson in July 2000. The garden is a gem where residents enjoy growing their flowers, vegetables, and herbs yearly. I had the pleasure of visiting a long-time community gardener and friend Rahill on my last visit to the Boston area. Naturally, I…
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester, Massachusetts, is nestled peacefully on 430 acres of breathtaking woods, streams, fields, brooks, marshes, swamps, and walking trails. It is touted to be the largest sanctuary in New England. It was opened to the public in 1991 and is managed by the Massachusetts Audubon. Broad Meadow Brook offers several programs, including: advocacy on…
Paradise is in Southwest Florida! A road trip to Florida to visit my family is always a delight, especially during the mango season when the trees are loaded, and the fruits are ripe for the picking. The garden boasts at least seven varieties of mango trees, including my favorites Carrie, Grated, Haitian, Kent, and Ice cream. I love getting up…
Tucked away in downtown Naples on 332 8th St N, Naples, Florida, lies a hidden gem called The Garden of Hope and Courage. The garden is located on the grounds of the NCH Baker hospital and was created in memory of Jen Emfield, who died from cancer in 1994. I had the opportunity to visit the 2.5 acres garden in…
It is chilly this morning, and the air feels good on my cheeks. Just the pick me up I needed to get the day started; a brisk walk off the beaten path. The sun in all its glory is peeking behind the trees whose leaves glisten from the warm morning sun. The birds sing symphonic songs welcoming the new day.…
The blackberry tree in my backyard is in full bloom. I was reminded of the bird that stole the last two blackberries on my tree while I looked on. I was so shocked that I wrote a poem. I smile every time I look at the blackberry tree. To the bird that stole my blackberries You’ve got some nerve! Right…
Nettie’s garden is where the famous “Nah Joke” gourmet hot pepper sauce is produced. Nah Joke is authentic west Indian styled hot pepper sauce handmade with lots of love in Canada for the connoisseur. Popular flavors include Mango Tango, Merry Cranberry and the Original. There are no preservatives and additives in the sauces. They are all natural! I was introduced…
I visited Julie’s Garden on one of my trips to Florida, the Sunshine State. The papaya (pawpaw) tree was loaded when I visited. Looking at the papaya pictures made me feel like cooking sancoche made with codfish and coconut milk along with sides of green bananas and dry dasheen. This video is part of a series featuring Dominican gardeners living…
Enjoy the rustic and whimsical garden ornaments. The angels, frogs, and lanterns add charm to this relaxing oasis sheltered by towering pine trees rustling in the quiet summer breeze. This video is part of a series featuring Dominican gardeners living in the diaspora.