What to know about the New England Fall Flower Show

The 140th New England Fall Flower Show is happening this weekend in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

• Sep 17

New study finds gardening could boost your brain health

New research shows that gardening significantly improves cognitive health-boosting memory.

• Jun 22

Why community gardens are so important

Writer and historian Kate Brown talks about the importance of urban gardens.

• Apr 12

Are your tomatoes having trouble growing? The high heat could be to blame

Experts say the fluctuating temperatures and high heat have stunted the growth of tomatoes and caused a lot of them to drop their flowers.

• Aug 14, 2025

South Shore influencer making gardening more accessible online

Massachusetts-based influencer Dagny Kream, known as 'The Cottage Peach,' wants to make gardening more accessible.

• Aug 23, 2024

Influencer based in Massachusetts teaches people how to garden through social media

Massachusetts-based influencer Dagny Kream, known on social media as 'The Cottage Peach,' hopes to teach people to adapt gardening to their abilities through her social media.

• Aug 23, 2024

Here's why it's been an outstanding year for hydrangeas in Massachusetts

Have you seen the hydrangeas this summer? They're exploding with color across Massachusetts.

• Jul 3, 2024

Hydrangeas are exploding with color this year - and that could mean great fall foliage in New Englan

It has been such a great season for hydrangeas in Massachusetts, people are posting photos of the blooms all over social media

• Jul 3, 2024

How to check flowering buds for damage after arctic blast earlier this month

It's hard to not notice the early signs of spring in the middle of winter, but is this too much too soon? WBZ-TV's Sarah Wroblewski reports.

• Feb 16, 2023

Community gardening can help with diet, stress, and anxiety

Months into the study, the gardening group was eating more fiber and reported lower stress than the non-gardeners.

• Jan 9, 2023

HealthWatch: Childhood obesity guidelines; "Damp January"; Benefits of gardening

WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall has your latest health headlines.

• Jan 9, 2023

Do you talk to your plants? Study shows you're not alone

According to a survey, 48 percent report talking to their trees and/or plants.

• Aug 30, 2022

HealthWatch: Embracing aging; benefits of paid sick time; and talking to plants

WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the latest health headlines.

• Aug 29, 2022

How you can help your lawn and plants survive the drought

The drought has been brutal on lawns and plants, but there are some things you can do to keep them viable.

• Jul 28, 2022