THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 Page 9 GARDENS | FROM PAGE 8 wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida), joe-pye weed (Eutrochium spp.), queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra) and many varieties of goldenrod, asters, rose and hydrangea. In addition to the annual sweet peas grown from seed this year, perennial sweet peas (Lathyrus latifolius) also grow in this garden. More native species are being introduced, many of them grown from seed. This past winter a low wall was lined with milk jugs filled with soil and seeds to stratify them for the winter. Many seeds of plants indigenous to cold climates require a period of exposure to winter weather before they will sprout. Most Saugus gardeners will sympathize with the struggles in trying to save seedlings from hungry rabbits! Amariah’s love for this garden grew through her interest in photography. Anyone strolling along the sidewalk on Essex Street this summer may have noticed sweet peas and clematis clambering up a fence, and looked over for a tantalizing glimpse of many colorful flowers in the garden beyond. But to really see into the garden as AmA blue table matching the hydrangea provides a pleasant place to sit under the ‘Crimson Queen’ Japanese maple. ariah sees it, the best way may be to immerse yourself in one of Amariah’s YouTube videos. Her films have incredible attention to detail, including views of bees and butterflies foraging for nectar, baby birds opening their mouths at a birdhouse door, even ants scampering through the blossoms. For seven years, Saugus Cable Television has been airing the videos that Amariah creates. Her current film series, “The Seasons,” highlights her garden’s growth throughout the year, offering a front row seat to all the flora and fauna, with music and birdsong. Earlier this year, Saugus Cable Television aired “The Seasons 2021 – Volume 1: March to June,” which is how I came across this garden. All of Amariah’s films can quickly be found on YouTube.com by searching Amariah Condon’s name, the phrase “New England Wildlife Garden” or the phrase “New England Gardens Tour”. There are 29 films under “The Seasons.” Another series of Amariah’s called “Beyond Saugus” features artists and organizations in the Boston area. Episode topics include a behind-the-scenes tour of Boston Symphony Hall, an interview with Ted Reinstein of “Chronicle,” and the Harvard Art Museums’ conservation department. Finally, all lovers of nature are sure to enjoy her “Life’s Vignettes” series. Along with the videos she creates, Amariah also posts her photographs of the GARDENS | SEE PAGE 16 White, pale yellow, peach and red roses frame a stroll down the garden path. Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 63 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum Summer is Here!
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