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Garden and Roads

Name: Garden and Roads
Address: Medford, MA, 02155, US
Telephone: +16178038572
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11/03/2024

Let’s end Trump’s poisonous era.

Image credits to The New Yorker

11/01/2024

Landed in Ohio and taking poll observer training tomorrow morning!

11/01/2024

I’ve really enjoyed bringing locally grown flowers to so many of our neighbors in Medford this year! Thanks for a great growing season!

Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy!

10/31/2024

I keep saying the last of the dahlias, but it’s going to be 79 degrees tomorrow, so who knows?

Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy!

10/27/2024

Medford has 3 ballot questions that will raise your property tax. Why do we need to consider these property tax increases? The short answer is because the total amount of income for the town doesn’t meet the town’s needs (cost of municipal expenses + maintenance & upgrades to infrastructure).

How did we get in this situation? Massachusetts Proposition 2.5 law was passed in 1980 to prevent towns from arbitrarily hiking taxes on property owners and sets the increase allowed for the total property tax (levy) at no more than 2.5% of the previous year’s levy tax (plus new growth) amount OR 2.5% of the total assessed value of all properties - whichever is lower. Prop 2.5 also provides conditions for overrides that include voter approval via ballot questions that must have a stated purpose and an override amount.

For 40 years, Medford’s total property levy amount growth has remained at the lowest level while the cost of everything has gone up at a much higher rate resulting in the need for override proposals
When you put the increase in context of recent inflation increases and what other communities have done, I think it makes sense to increase the levy amount. That said, I am a strong yes vote 7 and would like to revisit question 8 in a year or two make it a bit easier to stomach. I am honestly confused about question 6, if you have thoughts or questions please drop in the comments. I’m open to hearing more perspectives.

Data source: if you are the type who wants raw data to draw your own conclusions, there is a great interactive at Dept of Revenue Division of Local Services website.

If you are thinking “Yeah, but my property taxes recently went up by way more than 2.5% (ours has too)! It’s likely because the assessed value of your property increased, but do a check to see what % the tax is of the value of your home. We are all happy to have to have the green line, but we won’t be happy about the change in our property values until we sell our homes. Details at the Medford assist office.

10/26/2024

I’m guessing most of the folks who will see this are not fabulously wealthy and the cost increase of groceries, goods in the past few years has hit you hard - it’s hit me too both personally and professionally.

I cringe when I hear or read that people believe Trump will handle the economy better than Harris. There are other aspects of Trump’s plan that will wreak havoc on the economy, but tariffs are relatively simple to explain. I’m not sure if Trump doesn’t understand how they work or he’s just hoping you don’t. There’s a link in today’s story that I hope clears up any misconception/misinformation.

As we move toward the election, I will likely post more information that I hope is helpful to support the election process and also to support what I see as the best (maybe only viable) future for our democratic republic and that is defeat Trump. He may or may not understand the implications of his policies and behavior to incite hatred and violence, but it’s very clear he doesn’t care.

10/22/2024

Late season dahlias are in the pink!

Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy!

10/19/2024

Last week, I shared that I will be posting some political content because I cannot stand to see our democracy crumble and hard fought freedoms thrown away. Please take some time to research Project 2025 before you cast your vote.

10/15/2024

Favorite color combo of the day! Blue & orange are opposite on the color wheel and the intensity (or vibrance) of the color Intrigue Dahlia is matched with the royal blue clapboard, so the flowers really pop!

Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy!

10/15/2024

Wedding flowers bursting with glorious fall colors! The wind was a challenge and we had to use sandbags & zip tie the trellis onto the railing to keep the flowers out of the Charles River. Thank you to for all your help with set-up, for dazzling dahlias and for the cutest Pucchino lisianthus and suggestion to reflex the petals!Garden and Roads crafts lush seasonal wedding florals for couples throughout New England using methods gentle to the environment and creates experiences that bring joy!

10/14/2024

Rain! We’d just finished decorating the metal bird cage in the Italian gardens at Elm Bank when the cold drizzle turned to rain and the couple made a last minute call to move the wedding ceremony inside. We scrambled to take down the florals & implement the back up plan- event staff & bridesmaids pitched in, started screwing together the trellis and prepping zip ties and we turned out a floral covered trellis in less than 30 minutes - whew. It may not have been the wedding ceremony the couple hoped for, but it was definitely memorable! My biggest disappointment was not getting any photos of the birdcage - it was stunning! Many thanks to the event team at Mass Horticulture Center at Elm Bank and to my assistant Elena. Thank you for the gorgeous dahlias and for the sassy snaps!Garden and Roads crafts lush seasonal wedding florals for couples throughout New England using methods gentle to the environment and creates experiences that bring joy!

10/10/2024

Lost 5 followers after yesterday’s posts… thanks for sticking with us and it’s their loss not to see the rest of the garden’s bounty! This dahlia is Caitlin’s Joy!

Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy!

10/09/2024

I am a small business owner, a farmer and floral designer (and artist when I’m feeling particularly proud of my work). I care passionately about my community and country and am devastated by those who are pushing an agenda of fear, hate and division. I feel compelled to share information to help support our democratic process and the only presidential candidate who is running on a platform of freedom, hope, autonomy and prosperity for all- Kamala Harris. I will still be mostly sharing flower photos, but wanted to let my followers know to expect some political posts too.

10/09/2024

40 million Americans are living in states with voter ID laws enacted since 2020. Americans most impacted by these laws: 1). Women - there have been over 16 million marriages & divorces since 2020 and if the name on your ID doesn’t match your voter registration, you many not be able to vote 2). People who have moved 3). People who don’t have a state issued id like a drivers license (many urban and elderly voters). Check your state’s requirements and make a plan to have your documentation in line before you vote. https://www.usa.gov/voter-id

If you don’t have the right id for your state, Vote Riders is a non-profit organization working to protect and support your ability to vote. https://www.voteriders.org/

10/01/2024

Florals from a party at Wright Locke Farm in Wi******er. If you live in the area and have never visited Wright Locke, you are missing out! They have chickens & goats and great walking trails. You can see where they grow produce for their CSA customers and one of the oldest barns in the country! The new 4 season barn is a fantastic event space!

09/26/2024

Some sunshine for a cloudy day - the soft yellow dahlia is Sunkissed. Also, check out the cute Chinook hops tucked in!

Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy!

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Medford, MA
02155

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16178038572

Website

http://www.gardenandroads.com/

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I guess it was premature to announce the end of dahlia season! Although frost hit the dahlias twice last week, there were plenty of plants still putting up blooms! Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#locallygrownflowers#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#farmerflorist#floristfarmer#sustainablefloristry #csaflowers#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist#bostonflorist#somervilleflorist #cambridgeflorist #arlingtonflorist #dahlia #dahlias #dahliagrower #fallflowers #autumnflowers #growninmassachusetts

We may have a few more blooms from our Medford gardens, but our dahlia patch in West Bridgewater got hit with a killing frost, so dahlia season is over for us. I hope you were able to enjoy some of our big beautiful blooms either in person or from our posts. Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm crafting florals using methods gentle to the environment and creating experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#dahlia #dahlias #dahliagrower #locallygrownflowers#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#farmerflorist#floristfarmer#sustainablefloristry #csaflowers#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist#bostonflorist#somervilleflorist #cambridgeflorist #arlingtonflorist

Museum of Science Eedding

Wedding flowers bursting with glorious fall colors! The wind was a challenge and we had to use sandbags & zip tie the trellis onto the railing to keep the flowers out of the Charles River. Thank you to @rebecca_concord for all your help with set-up, @sunspellflora for dazzling dahlias and @posy_florals for the cutest Pucchino lisianthus and suggestion to reflex the petals!Garden and Roads crafts lush seasonal wedding florals for couples throughout New England using methods gentle to the environment and creates experiences that bring joy!#gardenandroadswedding #gardenandroads#bostonbride#bostonbridetobe#bostonweddingflorist#newenglandweddingflorist#newenglandwedding#bostonwedding#bridalbouquet#bridebouquet#locallygrownflowers#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#sustainablefloristry#ecofriendlyweddingflowers#autumnwedding #fallwedding #octoberwedding #museumofsciencewedding

Rainy wedding at Elm Bank

Rain! We’d just finished decorating the metal bird cage in the Italian gardens at Elm Bank when the cold drizzle turned to rain and the couple made a last minute call to move the wedding ceremony inside. We scrambled to take down the florals & implement the back up plan- event staff & bridesmaids pitched in, started screwing together the trellis and prepping zip ties and we turned out a floral covered trellis in less than 30 minutes - whew. It may not have been the wedding ceremony the couple hoped for, but it was definitely memorable! My biggest disappointment was not getting any photos of the birdcage - it was stunning! Many thanks to the event team at Mass Horticulture Center at Elm Bank and to my assistant Elena.@elenakirouac @elmbankevents Thank you @sunspellflora for the gorgeous dahlias and @posy_florals for the sassy snaps!Garden and Roads crafts lush seasonal wedding florals for couples throughout New England using methods gentle to the environment and creates experiences that bring joy!#gardenandroadswedding #elmbankwedding #thegardenatelmbankevents #elmbankwedding #gardenandroads#bostonbride#bostonbridetobe#bostonweddingflorist#newenglandweddingflorist#newenglandwedding#bostonwedding#bridalbouquet#bridebouquet#locallygrownflowers#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#sustainablefloristry#ecofriendlyweddingflowers

Could there be a better place to see the magic of a fall wedding in New England than Fruitlands Museum in Harvard? @309_weddings did a fantastic job capturing the vibrant setting and the joy of the day! Beautiful & tender moments never fail to bring a tear to my eye - and that’s when I am so glad & so grateful to be a part of these experiences wrapped in joy! Venue: @fruitlandsmuseum Photo & video credits to @309_weddings Local flowers from our gardens and @brilliantdahliaflower Thank you @jenfialli for your helpGarden and Roads creates lush seasonal wedding florals for couples throughout New England using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy!#gardenandroadswedding #gardensndroads#bostonbride #bostonbridetobe #bostonweddingflorist #newenglandweddingflorist #newenglandweddingflowers #newenglandwedding #bostonwedding #bridalbouquet#bridebouquet#locallygrownflowers#sustainablefloristry#fruitlandsmuseumwedding #fruitlandswedding #ecofriendlyweddingflowers

Do you know the Wiggle Test? It’s a great way to check to see if your zinnias are ready to be cut. Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm creating florals using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist#zinnia #zinnias #zinniasofinstagram #gardenflowers #cutflowergarden

Most of our subscription customers get bouquets, but I had so much fun this morning creating vases that showcase out locally grown flowers and our garden-fresh style!Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm creating florals using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist#bostonflorist#sustainablefloristry #farmerflorist #gardenstyle

Update from the gardens! Stock, Sweet Peas, Zinnias, Nigella Alba, Chantilly Snapdragons and Calendula! Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm creating florals using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist

Wedding at @morainefarm yesterday the cloudy skies gave way to rain as we were setting up and again during the ceremony, but no rainy skies damped the celebration for Elise & Mike. Congratulations you two! Garden and Roads creates lush seasonal wedding florals for couples throughout New England using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy!#gardenandroadswedding #bostonbride#bostonbridetobe#bostonweddingflorist#newenglandweddingflorist#newenglandwedding#bostonwedding#bridalbouquet#bridebouquet

I’m at a loss for words - how would you describe these? @nicewiczpeonies Varieties: Carol & Red Charm (I think)#peony #peonies #arethosereal Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm creating florals using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist

This is how we #gardenstyle with anemones, allium, Iris & nepeta from the gardens! Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm creating florals using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist#bostonflorist

This wedding is heavy on the bouts! 12 pin, 12 magnet and one special red rose! Even though the colors are red, purple, white and soft yellow, it feel close enough to flag colors to be very appropriate for Memorial Day weekend! Garden and Roads creates lush seasonal wedding florals for couples throughout New England using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroadswedding #bostonbride #bostonbridetobe #bostonweddingflorist #newenglandweddingflorist #newenglandwedding #bostonwedding #boutonniere #boutonnieres #memorialdaywedding

I hope y’all appreciate my Friday silly! (I blame/credit the cold medicine!!). Enjoy this muppet ear worm & have a great Memorial Day Weekend!! Garden and Roads is a florist & small-scale flower farm creating florals using methods gentle to the environment and experiences that bring joy! #gardenandroads#gardenflowers#flowerfarmer#zone6b#ayearinflowers#grownnotflown#medfordflorist#bostonflorist#anemone #sprimgflowers #anemones #muppetsongmahnamahna