Enjoy an early breath of spring by touring Laurelwood Arboretum’s two greenhouses with the people who manage them. Laurelwood’s horticulturist and plant sale chairperson answer questions. Get a jump on spring fever by surrounding yourself with colorful blooms.
View event website »Our annual on-site plant sale will be held on Mother’s Day Weekend – Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2024. Our pre-sale this year includes annual flats, grasses, native plants, perennials and shrubs. Plants ordered in advance will be scheduled for pickup the week before the on-site plant sale.
View event website »Learn about uncovering winter protected roses, pruning various types, planting, fertilizing and choosing hardy roses. Photos from Teresa’s locally revered Zone 5 garden in Methuen are incorporated into the power point presentation. Handouts are included, and all participants will receive a copy of either Teresa’s book, A Year in My Rose Garden, How Roses Touch our Lives, or A Year in My Rose Garden Journal.
View event website »Viles Arboretum is partnering with Fedco Trees for a Fruit Tree Grafting workshop!
Learn to propagate and reproduce favorite apple varieties with instructor Jennifer Ries of Fedco Trees. She will explain how & why to graft and demonstrate the techniques for Whip & Tongue grafting. This is a hands-on class — participants will graft stock to take home and care of seedlings will be discussed.
Immerse yourself in a full day of native gardening instruction in this indoor/outdoor class at BBG. Learn the principles and best practices to create a robust native garden filled with life. We will also explore native plants at BBG that you might use in your own garden, and discuss the conditions that they thrive in.
View event website »Led by Kerry Ann Mendez, this in-depth course covers key steps for designing and planting ever-blooming, sustainable flower gardens, including light and soil assessment, bed preparation, and plant placement on Saturday, April 6, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn about top-performing perennials, flowering shrubs and annuals (many of which are natives or nativars), as well as unusual, proven techniques for producing marathon-blooming compositions.
View event website »Have you ever wanted to start plants from seed but weren’t sure how to go about it? Perhaps you already start from seed but have questions. This workshop starts with a slide show about seed starting and then we move to the greenhouse for a hands-on experience. You will learn techniques for planting different kinds of seeds, equipment you need, seedling care and transplanting seedlings. Each participant will take home 2 flats of seedlings to grow on.
View event website »More than 80 hours of educational seminars and demonstrations by over 20 horticulturists and landscapers are free with general admission! The AHS will present Environmental Awards at this event.
View event website »This comprehensive program’s theme is How to Design, Plant, and Care for a Low-Maintenance, High-Impact, Pollinator-Friendly Flower Garden. The class will run from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This daylong program covers key components for designing a garden that provides maximum enjoyment (for you and pollinators) with minimal input – maintenance, pest control, water, and fertilizer. The class is ideal for those looking to create a new garden or tweak/revamp an existing one. Program led by award-winning educator, Kerry Ann Mendez.
The registration fee is $110 for Berkshire Botanical Garden members /$130 for non-members. This includes extensive handouts and gardening catalogs; lunch; class gift; refreshments; door prizes; a CEU form for Master Gardeners and green industry professionals; plus free admission to the botanical garden on that weekend. Discounted hotel rates available while rooms are available.
View event website »On Thursday, January 18th, our 17th annual forum “We Are What We Eat – Embracing a Healthy Food System” will be held at The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York and online. Our panelists will discuss how our current food system evolved, organic farming, the challenges of “big ag”, and the marketing of fresh produce.
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