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C ALENDAR & COUR SES2016-2017 Fall & Winter Programs

Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Massachusetts Horticultural SocietyThe Gardens at Elm Bank900 Washington Street

Wellesley, MA 02482

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Welcome

Take advantage of all that Mass Hort and The Gardens at Elm Bank have to offer! Enjoy a restorative stroll through our beautiful gardens.

Rejuvenate yourself with a brisk walk on the hiking trails along the Charles River. Experience the natural world and learn something new every day at one of our lectures or workshops. Bring a friend. Get connected. Join. This wonderful natural resource is just minutes away.

Our historic and contemporary gardens demonstrate how plants and design are an integral part of everyday life. Gardens connect all ages and backgrounds to plants and the environment. This landscape and our programs highlight sustainable design, interpret cultural practices, and foster pure delight. Throughout the year, Mass Hort hosts classes and courses to engage both adults and children. These programs feature plants and gardening, health and sustainability, and stewardship of our natural world.

Come, learn, and grow with Massachusetts Horticultural Society. I hope you will join us in the gardens, the exhibit hall, or the classroom to enjoy and explore the wonderful world of plants and gardens.

Warm regards,

Katherine K. MacdonaldPresident

Mission: Founded in 1829, Massachusetts Horticultural Society is dedicated to encouraging the science and practice of horticulture and to developing the public’s enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment.

Join Mass Hort Today!Members enjoy discounts on our classes and free or reduced admission to events. See our website for a full list of benefits. To join, please call the membership office at 617-933-4963 or email: [email protected], or visit: www.masshort.org/memberships

Support the Massachusetts Horticultural Society with a Gift Today!Mass Hort is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. Your gift supports our beautiful 36-acre campus of gardens for open spaces, educational programs, and preservation of this historic location. For information, please call the development office at 617-933-4945, email: [email protected], or visit: www.masshort.org/support

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The Gardens at Elm BankWe welcome you to our 36 acres of gardens and our horticultural center. The gardens grow amid the 182-acre Elm Bank Reservation, which features trails, waterways, and historic landscapes.

The Welcome Garden

Designed and donated by Paul Miskovsky Landscaping, this four-season garden combines unusual and striking trees and shrubs in a rolling terrain.

New England Trial Garden

This garden tests ALL AMERICAN SELECTIONS new and unreleased varieties of annuals. The gardens are easily accessible to view the newest introductions, note favorites, and admire the color combinations.

Weezie’s Garden for Children

This whimsical children’s garden, designed by Julie Moir Messervy, was created to engage the senses. It has recently been renovated to update and enlarge this magical space.

Bressingham Garden

The Bressingham Garden features island beds of perennials, trees, and shrubs to inspire functional and beautiful residential landscapes. This magnificent four-season garden was designed by world-renowned nurseryman and designer, Adrian Bloom.

The Seed to Table Vegetable Garden

This unique design of vegetable beds features unusual, historical, and international varieties. Find inspiration for your home garden and see how to use organic best practices. This garden provides more than two tons of fresh produce to local food pantries and educational programs each growing season.

The Italianate Garden

The Italianate Garden, designed by the Olmsted Brothers Firm, is part of Elm Bank’s historic designation. This formal garden was restored by Marion Pressley Associates in 2001. The Italianate Garden is a beautiful setting for weddings and other events.

The Goddess Garden

Formerly atop Horticultural Hall in downtown Boston, the goddesses of horticulture: Flora, Ceres, and Pomona now overlook the Maple Grove at the Gardens at Elm Bank.

Additional Gardens at Elm Bank

The Daylily Society Garden, Jim Crockett Memorial Garden, New England Unit of the Herb Society of America Garden, Noanett Garden Club Historic Daffodil Garden, and the Rhododendron Society’s Alan Payton Rhododendron Display Garden

Visit the Gardens at Elm Bank!

OPEN:

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday (closed Mondays)

May 1 through Columbus Day WeekendFamily Programs 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

Garden Tours 2016 at 11 a.m.

GARDEN ADMISSION:

Free for Members$8 for Non-Members

Free for Children 12 & Under when accompanied by an adult

Support Mass Hort and our beautiful public gardens!

Make a donation to the annual fund today. Please visit:

www.MassHort.org/annual-appealto make a secure online donation.

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Not Your Grandmother’s HostasThursday, September 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomHostas are the #1 perennial sold in the U.S. today. You may be missing out on the huge variety of colors, sizes, and shapes of today’s hostas. Steve Shaw will help you identify some new plants that you will have to have, identify the best places to buy them, and teach you how to make them look their best. $12 members/$20 non-members

Meditations in Ink with Bruce IversonWednesday, September 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Putnam BuildingJoin us for a workshop exploring the techniques of traditional Asian Brush Painting. Through instructor demonstrations and hands-on painting exercises, you will learn how to paint the “Chrysanthemum” in ink and color with elegant and beautiful results! No art experience necessary. Instructor will provide bamboo brushes, ink, inkstone, and color. $160 members/$200 non-members Pre-registration required

Pruning: Woody PlantsThursday, September 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomGretel Anspach, Master Gardener, will discuss the science behind when, how, and why to prune your woody plants. Learn to make the best use of your money by making good choices about which plants can be pruned by a home gardener and which require the services of a professional.$12 members/$20 non-members

On-site Composting at School and in the GardenSunday, September 18, 1 - 3 p.m. Putnam BuildingLearn to compost with students as an educational activity. Ann McGovern of MassDEP and Hannah Traggis, Mass Hort’s Seed to Table Educator, will

demonstrate how to use compost bins available from MassDEP’s Green Team and how to build larger bins for your school. They will also introduce you to indoor composting with worms. Worms provided (free) to participants. $30 members/$45 non-members

Tour: Mt. Auburn CemeteryTuesday, September 20, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Mt. Auburn CemeteryJoin Dave Barnett, President & CEO of Mount Auburn, for a tour of the historic Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Discover the stories behind the design and plantings of the cemetery, as well as its deep connections with Mass Hort.$12 members/$20 non-membersPre-registration required

Botany for the Home GardenerWednesdays, September 21 - October 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Education Building, Cheney RoomPlants are fascinating inside and out! In this four-session course, learn the fundamentals of botany that will deepen your understanding of the plant kingdom. Join Hannah Traggis to explore plant structure and function, taxonomy, and the interactions of plants and man since the dawn of civilization.$150 members/$200 non-membersPre-registration required

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Perennial Plant SymposiumFriday, September 23, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hunnewell BuildingPresented by Mass Hort and the Perennial Plant Association, the regional PPA symposium is open to all levels of gardeners and professionals. This year’s symposium includes five presentations led by some of the perennial industry’s best.$99 before September 16 $109 September 16 and afterPre-registration required

Floral Design for BeginnersWednesdays, September 28 - November 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomLearn the nuts and bolts of how to arrange flowers in several styles. This popular course returns with added hands-on components for those interested in designing for their homes or for giving as gifts. Some basic information will be shared for those wanting to enter competitions such as the Boston Flower and Garden Show. Each week will provide basic knowledge for different types of arrangements, including traditional, table, and contemporary designs. $115 members/$145 non-membersPre-registration required

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Young Tree Care: Proper Planting and PruningThursday, October 6, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Mark Bruno and Andrew Balon, experienced managing arborists from Bartlett Tree Care, will lead a demonstration and presentation on how to properly plant young trees and prune them to keep them healthy through the winter.$12 members/$20 non-members

Book Signing & Sampling: Kathy Gunst’s Soup SwapTuesday, October 11, 1:30 - 3 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomJames Beard Award recipient Kathy Gunst will share recipes and lessons from her book, Soup Swap:

Building Community and Eating Local. Join us to learn more and to sample some of her favorite recipes. Books will be available for signing.$20 members/$30 non-members

The 117th Honorary Medals DinnerThursday, October 20, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Hunnewell BuildingThe Honorary Medals Dinner continues Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s 117-year tradition of awarding medals to individuals and organizations for their contributions to excellence in horticulture. This year’s awardee for the George Robert White Medal of Honor, Peter Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds Emeritus for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, will deliver the keynote address. This event is a fundraiser to help support Mass Hort’s horticultural mission. Please join us for dinner and an evening of celebration.$130 personPre-registration required

Overwintering Your BeesTuesday, October 25, 1:30 - 3 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomNoah Wilson-Rich of Boston-based Best Bees will present methods to overwinter your hives and will leave plenty of time for questions. Copies of his book, The Bee: A Natural History, will also be available for signing.$12 members/$20 non-members

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Herbal CocktailsThursday, November 3, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Jessyloo Rodrigues of Parcel Apothocary will demonstrate how to utilize tonic herbs at “sipping strength” to create cocktails that double as nourishment. Basic extract techniques and cocktail recipes will be shared, along with mini cocktail samplers. Must be 21+$12 members/$20 non-members


Looking Ahead to Winter with David EpsteinWednesday, November 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomLooking ahead to winter, what can people, plants, and pets expect over the next several months? After a dry summer will the weather turn cold and snowy or are we in for another easy winter? David Epstein from WBUR and Boston.com will look ahead to the winter of 2017 and let us know what we might be in for.$20 members/$30 non-members

Herbs for the Holidays, the Science of Stuffing and BeyondThursday, November 10, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomDr. Mohsen Meydani of Tufts University and John Forti, Director of Horticulture and Education, will use herbs from our gardens to present the beneficial uses of herbs, including as antimicrobial agents in food preservation throughout history. Participants will learn to pot up herbs to take home.$12 members/$20 non-members

Introduction to Mushroom CultureNovember 12 - 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Education Building, Cheney RoomThis class is being offered through the Stockbridge School at UMass, and can be taken for 1 credit. Willie Crosby of Fungi Ally will teach the basics of mushroom cultivation, including laboratory skills to grow mycelium, cultivation methods, and medicinal value. This class is part of the Sustainable Food and Farming Associate’s Degree and the Certificate of Sustainable Food and Farming.1 credit through UMass Amherst ($472 for Massachusetts residents)Pre-registration required, at www.umassulearn.net

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Apples of New EnglandTuesday, November 15, 1:30 - 3 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomJohn Bunker will give an entertaining history of New England’s iconic fruit—from the times when everyone made cider to the introduction of widespread grafting, and from the era of the small self-sufficient farm to the commodity orchards of today. He’ll tell us about the famous Massachusetts varieties, where they originated, how they disappeared, and the recent efforts to rescue them. $12 members/$20 non-members

The Festive TableThursday, November 17, 1 - 3 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomBetsy Williams will demonstrate simple, creative ways to combine fruits, vegetables, and nuts with locally-harvested evergreens and berries to decorate your home and table for Thanksgiving and the Winter Holidays. Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own apple candle and decorate a gourd for use on their holiday table. $25 members/$40 non-members

Festival of TreesNovember 25 - December 11, 2016The Mass Hort Annual Holiday Celebration packs in plenty of seasonal excitement for the whole family. Activities and events include beautifully decorated Christmas Trees raffled off at the end of the show, horse-drawn hayrides, and Snow Village at Elm Bank: a delightful display of trains and winter vignettes; fun for all ages! Our annual fundraiser supports Mass Hort and our care of The Gardens at Elm Bank. Sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts.

Giving Tuesday: Bulb PlantingTuesday, November 29, 7 - 8 p.m.Education Building, Cheney RoomBring your friends and good will for our Giving Tuesday event! Sip some wine, have some laughs, and prepare two holiday bulb planters. Take one home, and we’ll give the other to a resident at a nearby assisted living home. Enjoy some seasonal cheer and brighten up someone else’s holidays—the perfect way to partake in Giving Tuesday!$25 members/$35 non-members

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Landscape LightingTuesday, December 6, 4 - 5:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomJoe Biagioni of Arbor Alliance will review the equipment available to stage your own landscape lighting. Homeowners can be quite successful with what is available on the market, and Joe will explain what is needed and how to use it in your landscape. $12 members/$20 non-members

Winter Solstice WalkWednesday, December 21, 1 - 3 p.m.Meet at Putnam BuildingMake the most of the shortest day of the year! Get outside, reflect on the beauty of winter, and take a walk along the Charles River. Mass Hort Educator, Katie Folts, will lead a walk on the trails at Elm Bank, identify plants, and discuss how these plants have adapted to survive cold winters. $12 members/$20 non-members

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Introduction to VectorworksJanuary 9 - 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Education Building, Cheney RoomThis class is being offered through the Stockbridge School at UMass, and can be taken for 2 credits. Landscape Designer Terry Duffy will lead a week-long course on Vectorworks, software ideal for professional, small-scale design projects. Students will need to download a free, student version of Vectorworks for this course.2 credits through UMass Amherst Learn more and pre-register at www.umassulearn.net

Introduction to Fermentation Workshop Thursday, January 12, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomLearn how to make your own lacto-fermented kraut, kimchi, and kvass! Lorna Rouleau will share the science behind beneficial bacteria, pro-biotics, and pre-biotics, and how bacteria can transform food. She will go over the basic steps in the fermentation

process and share recipe ideas that include a variety of fruits and vegetables.$12 members/$20 non-members

A Gardener’s Travels: The Royal National Rose Society’s Garden of the Rose near St. Albans, UKTuesday, January 17, 1:30 - 3 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomPast President of the Connecticut Rose Society, Mirjana Toyn will present a virtual tour of the Royal National Rose Society’s gardens, highlighting cultivars, trials, and integrated garden design. She will feature the examples of companion planting, vertical interest, old garden roses, as well as the history of the garden. $12 members/$20 non-members

Designing the Winter LandscapeWednesday, January 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomMaria von Brincken will help you design an outdoor space that uses texture, color, and mass planting to create visual interest throughout the winter and as a backdrop for seasonal perennial flowering. Using our Bressingham Garden, her designs and those of others, Maria will introduce you to layout and plant lists that will inspire your garden planning through these cold months.$100 members/$135 non-members

Digital Photography: Capturing Botanic ImagesTuesday, January 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomMelissa Pace, garden educator, artist, and photographer, will lead a workshop that will help you manage important elements of photography: line, texture, shape, space, and color. Understanding how to use them will add “wow” to your garden photography. The program is ideal for novice photographers as they use tablets, phones, and basic cameras.$75 members/$120 non-members


Growing for Container SucculentsThursday, January 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomCarrie Waterman will bring a selection of succulents to show the range of these special plants. She will discuss the best species to keep in containers and how to care for and propagate your own succulents. $12 members/$20 non-members

Tour: Wellesley College’s Margaret C. Ferguson GreenhousesTuesday, January 31, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Wellesley College CampusGail Kahn, Assistant Director of the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, will lead us through their 16 interconnected greenhouses, which house the most diverse collection of plants under glass in the greater Boston area. Highlights of the season may include birds of paradise, orchids, and a blooming Durant camellia. This 130-year old specimen came from the founder of the college.$12 members/$20 non-members

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DIY: Dish GardensThursday, February 9, 7 - 8 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomCreate your own beautiful succulent garden. Students will be able to choose from a variety of succulents to create a long-lasting, low-maintenance garden. Barb Rietscha, owner of Stow Greenhouses, will provide all materials.$40 members/$60 non-membersPre-registration required

Home Garden Remedies: The Good, The Bad, and the What Were You Thinking?Tuesday, February 14, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomIt can be fun to think that the answer to all your garden problems is already in your kitchen and bathroom cupboards, but are household products or homemade brews really effective in the garden? C. L. Fornari looks at remedies passed over the backyard fences, through Facebook, and on Pinterest. Learn

what works, what’s a waste of time, and which “solutions” are actually garden disasters.$15 members/$22 non-members

Mass Hort’s School Garden Conference: Beyond EducationThursday, February 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Blizzard date: February 24)Hunnewell BuildingOur third annual school garden conference will feature workshops that explore regional best practices for planning and running a garden that will not only meet educational goals, but also provide opportunities for a diverse student body, and make connections within the school community and beyond. A variety of workshops will support interested parents and volunteers, teachers, and administrators—those who have established gardens and those just breaking ground.$45 members/$60 non-members cost includes morning coffee and lunchPre-registration required

Historic Landscapes: Creating a Sense of Time and PlaceTuesday, February 28, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomDirector of Horticulture and Education, John Forti, will give an illustrated talk that brings to life the unique and living history of plants that have a defining presence in our region. For those interested in gardens that inspire a sense of time and place, this talk will foster a better understanding of the most tried and true plants and our role in preservation.$12 members/$20 non-members

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A Garden Reckoning: Looking Back and Planning ForwardThursday, March 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomML Altobelli will review basic garden and yard site analysis to match your gardening needs and your gardening desires. Discover what you need to consider to best decide what to grow. Using seed catalogs and other resources, you will find plants that will work best for you. $12 members/$20 non-members

Permaculture and the Beginner’s Mind Tuesday, March 14, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomKent Byron will review his permaculture practices used on Grace Note Farm, his 11-acre homestead in Petersham, MA. Permaculture is based on the premise that food production can mirror living regenerative systems in nature, like the forest. Come learn how he

has incorporated these methods into his landscape and how you can do the same in your landscape.$12 members/$20 non-members

Paragon’s Boston Flower and Garden ShowMarch 22 - 26Seaport World Trade Center, BostonParagon’s theme for the show is “Superheroes of the Garden!” Celebrate the biggest blooms, the fastest fruits, and the champions of horticulture! Be sure to check out the prize-winning exhibits at the back of the hall. Mass Hort at the Flower Show manages the amateur horticulture competitions: Floral Design l & ll, Photography, Amateur Horticulture, and Ikebana Exhibits. Learn how to keep your garden growing strong! Find everything you’ll need for the coming season: plants, garden tools and furnishings, and landscape services. Learn from talented exhibitors through a full program of daily lectures, demos, and floral arranging workshops. Thank you to our sponsor Barlett Tree Experts.

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Special Events & AttractionsGardeners’ Fair

Come join Mass Hort at our annual Gardeners’ Fair!Saturday, May 13, 2017 Special Members’ Hour: 8 - 9 a.m. Open to the Public: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Gardens at Elm Bank

Featuring Allendale Farm Tomato and Vegetable Sale, Society Row Plant Sale, The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America Plant Sale, “Ask a Master Gardener” booth, Specialty Vendors, Special Tours and Talks

Free with membership / $5 parking for non-members

The Mass Hort Plantmobile Program

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile is a traveling plant science workshop that provides hands-on experiential, educational programs for students in grades K-8. Plantmobile programs are designed to provide students with a rewarding hands-on horticultural experience. Programs on a variety of topics and activities coincide with elementary school plant science curriculum and with Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering standards.

For more information, visit our website: www.MassHort.org/Programs-for-Schools, or call 617-933-4973.

Field Trips to The Gardens at Elm Bank

Bring your students, scouts, and other youth groups to our gardens. Our site is a backdrop for woodland walks, garden explorations, and scientific observations. Your group can learn about plant life and propagation, seed collection, wetlands, and food production. Groups are welcome to bring their own educators, and we also offer staff-led programs and badge workshops.

For more information about field trips at Elm Bank, visit our website: www.MassHort.org/Programs-for-Schools, or call 617-933-4973.

Garden Fun for the Family

Family programs run through Columbus Day weekend 2016! Educators lead programs for our youngest garden enthusiasts Tuesday through Sunday at 10:30 - 11 a.m. Drop in for songs, stories, hands-on activities, and explorations to discover and enjoy the garden. Meet in Weezie’s Garden for Children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are free with membership or price of admission.

For more information about children’s programs at Elm Bank, visit our website: www.MassHort.org/Programs-for-Kids or call 617-933-4973.

Sundays with Seed to Table – 2016Join our Seed to Table educator, Hannah Traggis, every Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Seed to Table Vegetable Garden Learn everything from making compost to harvesting. Programs and fees vary by week. Visit www.masshort.org/education-classes to learn more.

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Garden Tours – 2016Please join us for our daily garden tours at 11 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center for a guided tour of the gardens to learn about their design, plants, and history. Tours run Tuesday through Sunday, May 1 through Columbus Day weekend.

Free with membership or garden admission

Groups can book private tours by calling 617-933-4973.

Gardening Help LineNeed help? Call the Mass Hort Help Line, Featuring the expertise of the Mass Hort Master Gardeners, who are available to answer your gardening questions. Call 617-933-4929 or email [email protected]

Historic Garden Venue – The Gardens at Elm BankYour celebration. Our classic estate setting.

Picture your wedding ceremony in our Italianate Garden, a company picnic in our maple grove, or your bar or bat mitzvah, birthday party, anniversary, or annual gala in the Hunnewell Building. For more info please visit our website: www.masshort.org or [email protected], or call 617-933-4921.

Join our volunteer corps to help Mass Hort deliver our mission each and every day!Visit www.masshort.org/volunteer

Corporate Community Service Projects: Bring your staff to The Gardens at Elm Bank for a service project! We are happy to set up times that work for your schedule. Call 617-933-4973 or email: [email protected].

We also have volunteer opportunities working with youth, in the office, and in the Visitor Center!

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Visit the Gardens at Elm Bank!

SEPTEMBER 2016

Sept 8 7 p.m. Not Your Grandmother’s Hostas

Sept 14 10 a.m. Meditations in Ink: Chrysanthemum

Sept 15 7 p.m. Pruning: Woody Plants

Sept 18 1 p.m. Composting

Sept 20 10 a.m. Tour: Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Sept 21 - Oct 12 6:30 p.m. Botany for the Home Gardener

Sept 23 8 a.m. Perennial Plant Symposium

Sept 28 - Nov 9 7 p.m. Floral Design for BeginnersOC TOBER 2016

Oct 6 7 p.m. Young Tree Care

Oct 11 1:30 p.m. Book Signing & Sampling: Soup Swap

Oct 20 6:30 p.m. Honorary Medals Dinner

Oct 25 1:30 p.m. Overwintering Your BeesNOVEMBER 2016

Nov 3 7 p.m. Herbal Cocktails

Nov 9 7 p.m. Looking Ahead to Winter

Nov 10 1:30 p.m. Herbs for the Holidays

Nov 12-13 9 a.m. Mushroom Culture

Nov 15 1:30 p.m. Apples of New England

Nov 17 1 p.m. The Festive Table

Nov 25 - Dec 11 Mass Hort’s Festival of Trees

Nov 29 7 p.m. Giving Tuesday: Bulb PlantingDECEMBER 2016

Dec 6 4 p.m. Landscape Lighting

Dec 21 1 p.m. Solstice WalkJANUARY 2017

Jan 9-13 9 a.m. Intro to Vectorworks

Jan 12 7 p.m. Intro to Fermentation

Jan 17 1:30 p.m. Garden of the Rose

Jan 18 10 a.m. Designing the Winter Landscape

Jan 24 10 a.m. Digital Photography

Jan 26 7 p.m. Growing for Container Succulents

Jan 31 1:30 p.m. Tour: Wellesley College GreenhousesFEBRUARY 2017

Feb 9 7 p.m. DIY: Dish Gardens

Feb 14 1:30 p.m. Home Garden Remedies

Feb 23 9 a.m. School Garden Conference

Feb 28 1:30 p.m. Historic LandscapesMARCH 2017

Mar 9 7 p.m. A Garden Reckoning

Mar 14 1:30 p.m. Permaculture

Mar 22-26 Paragon’s Boston Flower and Garden Show

Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Events

OPEN10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday – Sunday (closed Mondays)

May 1 – Columbus Day Weekend

Family Programs 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

Garden Tours 2016 at 11 a.m.

Sunday Seed to Table Program at 10 a.m.

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Free for Members$8 for Non-Members

Free for Children 12 & Under when accompanied by an adult

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