Burning Bush: Pretty in Your Garden, Badly Behaved in Nature The Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) lights up your yard every fall with its gorgeous crimson color, but don’t let it fool you. This beautiful shrub is a badly behaved escape artist. It doesn't stay in your garden—it invades natural areas, displacing our native plants and failing to provide food for our native wildlife. In Massachusetts, this species is so harmful that it’s illegal to sell, yet it still lives in our gardens and pollutes

Eucalyptus 101 — your guide to the most popular varieties! From airy textures to rich fragrance, eucalyptus is one of the most versatile foliages in floristry. Here are a few favourites you’ll spot in bouquets, table designs, installations, and wreaths: ✨ Eucalyptus Cinerea (Silver Dollar) – broad, rounded leaves & soft blue tones ✨ Eucalyptus Parvifolia – delicate, fine foliage for light movement ✨ Eucalyptus Populus – berry-like seed pods natural charm ✨ Eucalyptus Gunnii – classic scent, stro