Category Archives: Plants

The roses are full bloom here in Boston. One of nice things do is let the ‘viney’ roses grow over buildings, which is something you don’t see too often. Marlborough Street, Back Bay: Corner of Exeter and Comm. Ave.:

Observed at Claredon St. and Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay:

It was several years before I even realized these were dogwoods, since they grow very differently from those in my native Virginia (although, sadly, a fungal parasite is stunting the Virginian dogwoods). Observed on Marlborough Street, Back Bay:

While the flowers might, for the most part, have vanished, we still have pictures. Observed in the Boston Public Garden:

Observed on Marlborough Street:

Outside of cartoons, I’ve never actually heard of or witnessed someone slipping on a bananna peel, but rumor has it you can slip on magnolia petals–though that’s just a rumor. Observed at the corner of Marlborough and Hereford, Back Bay:

I’m still not used to the abnormally mild weather we’ve been having–the leaves should all be down at this point. Though it does look nice: For the more traditional view, we present you with Commonwealth Mall (Darmouth looking towards the … Continue reading →