Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener S omeone walking by last Sunday, seeing me working in my garden, said, “Winter’s almost over!” and the warming temperatures have me just about convinced. Today, May 30, is traditional Memorial Day, even though we have celebrated it on the last Monday in May since the 1968 uniform Monday holiday act went into effect. While there had been local events in which soldiers’ graves were decorated during the Civil War, in both North and South, the first national observance for placing flowers on the graves of Union soldiers and sailors was on May 30, 1868, at the suggestion of GAR commander John Logan. Initially it was known as Decoration Day, and the date was chosen in part because all parts of the United States would have an abundance of blooming flowers for decorating the graves. As we look around town today, we are seeing flowers everywhere we turn on this date. Woodland forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) are one of the few truly sky-blue flowers, although they also can be found in pink and white. As the name suggests, they do well in shade to part shade. The pale blue color of the most popular variety is accentuated by the tiny round bright yellow center. They bloom in late spring and early summer, and sometimes flower again in the fall. The flowers are very similar in this and the related species, water forget-menot (Myosotis scorpioides). True to its name, this one blooms on riverbanks, and I even saw its flowers poking up out of shallow water in Plymouth, Mass., a few years ago when I was there for the Thanksgiving parade. The aquatic variety has naturalized in much of North America, but both species are native to Europe. Forget-me-nots have been traditional for wedding bouNOTICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING Notice is hereby given that Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc. will hold a Community Outreach Meeting on June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm at Saugus Public Library located at 295 Central St, Saugus MA 01906 to discuss an Adult Use Marijuana Retailer at 181 Broadway, Saugus MA 01906. A copy of the meeting presentation will be made available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing p.silverman@vicentellp.com. Interested members of the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from company representatives about the proposed facility and operations. Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing p.silverman@vicentellp.com or asked during the meeting. May 30, 2025 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping The tree to the right has the pointed bracts typical of kousa dogwood. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) quets, both because of its common name and because it could be the “something blue” in the traditional list of what brides should carry on their wedding day. They complement roses, peonies or other large blossoms in a bouquet or arrangement. The tree on the left has slightly indented bracts typical of our native flowering dogwood. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) In the language of flowers, the meaning for forget-me-nots can be understood to mean faithfulness, loyalty, remembrance of lost love, sentimentality for old GARDENS | SEE PAGE 20 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. Two dogwoods in front of the Saugus Public Library show different characteristics when they flower. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)
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