Ann Marie Testarmata

Nature’s blanket — snow — often known as the poor man’s fertilizer, is upon us and trees are “exploding”. Here are a few hints on caring for our plants and trees in the depths of winter. The concept of “exploding” trees (actually cracking) and the benefits of snow…

We are halfway through November, which has felt like October, until it snowed and the winter winds blew through, leaving us with the feeling that December is coming soon. Don’t be fooled if it turns warm next week. Winter is coming! There are still a few things for…

The Acton Garden Club’s annual plant sale transformed the grounds of the historic Red House at 468 Main Street into a beehive of activity and joy on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Garden Club members hurried to and fro, attending to last minute details and donning their Acton Garden…

Bonnie Power, a Massachusetts Master Gardener and member of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association’s Speakers Bureau, gave an entertaining presentation, “What’s Wrong with my House Plants?” at Acton Town Hall on February 4, 2025. Her expertise, photos, comics and insights on how plants are different from humans regaled…

The Acton Garden Club has been at it again, beautifying the town and surveying the town to recognize Acton Businesses who bring beauty and curb appeal to their doorstep. Each year a committee of Acton Garden Club members travel throughout the town, searching for gardens and landscapes deserving…

On the delightful sunny afternoon of September 17, 2024, members of the Acton Garden Club gathered to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Acton Garden Club with high tea at the historic Acton Women’s Club. The air was festive with music from the 1930’s, tables…