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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: Sustainable Lawncare - Practical Organic Methods for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical\, do-it-yourself approaches to organic lawncare that help homeowners build healthier\, more sustainable lawns. Topics will include how and why to conduct soil testing\, how to interpret basic results\, simple practices such as proper mowing\, compost use\, overseeding\, and natural fertilization methods that support long-term turf health. The lecture will also explore the importance of soil health\, and soil structure and how these factors contribute to creating a more resilient\, low-input lawn and soil system. \nMeets in the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-sustainable-lawncare-practical-organic-methods-for-homeowners/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Eschewing Perfection for Natural Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Through the nature-embracing lens of Perfect Earth Project\, renowned garden writer and editor Melissa Ozawa will reflect on how her career has shifted her perspective on the purposes of landscape cultivation. Part presentation and part conversation\, this contemplative program will serve as a catalyst to reconsider what and why beauty can mean in the garden. \nMelissa Ozawa is the director of content & communications for Perfect Earth Project. Her love for gardens and nature began when she was a small child in Tokyo\, playing among the cherry blossoms in Aoyama cemetery and irises at the Nezu museum garden. She has been writing and editing stories about gardening and sustainability for more than two decades and was recently the features and garden editor at Martha Stewart Living\, where she traveled around the country to create and write stories for more than 10 years. She has also held editorial roles at House & Garden and Country Living magazines\, and worked at the Garden Conservancy\, planning garden tours and national lecture series. She got her start at the Academy of American Poets\, where she was editor of the journal American Poet and helped to promote a slate of national literary programs. She lives in New York City and works in her garden in New York’s Columbia County every chance she can. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-eschewing-perfection-for-natural-beauty/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T150000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Flora Culture
DESCRIPTION:Our love of flowers and desire to be close to them has\, across cultures and for millennia\, created both landscapes and livelihoods. In this talk\, Flora Culture author Christin Geall will take us on a journey across continents to explore the origins of some familiar garden favourites. By weaving her narrative between art\, ecology\, science\, and history\, Geall will get you thinking about your relationships to flowers\, fashion\, gardens and design. \nChristin Geall is a writer\, designer\, and photographer whose work focuses on the intersections of nature\, culture\, and horticulture. She is the author of Flora Culture: How Flowers Shape Our World (2026) and Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style (2020). \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-flora-culture/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T100000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Private Garden Tour: Windcliff
DESCRIPTION:On six-and-a-half acres overlooking the Puget Sound\, Windcliff is Daniel Hinkley’s renowned personal garden that has flourished for over twenty years. Showcasing specimens from his plant expeditions around the world\, the garden features a woodland\, meadow\, arboretum\, pond\, bog\, terraces\, and vegetable garden\, surrounded by spectacular water views. Hinkley will lead the tour\, finishing with time for attendees to explore the on-site nursery and purchase a bit of Windcliff to take home. \nDaniel Hinkley\, founder of Windcliff\, is a teacher\, writer\, lecturer\, consultant\, nurseryman\, naturalist\, and gardener. Above all\, he is committed to solid and sustainable horticultural practices\, above average garden plants\, landscapes of distinction and raising the collective awareness of the diversity of plant life on Earth as well as the magic and mysteries of our natural world. Hinkley is the recipient of numerous awards\, including the AHS Liberty Hyde Bailey Award and the Scott Arboretum Medal. He holds an MS in urban horticulture from University of Washington and a BS in urban horticulture from Michigan State University. \n$40 AHS members/$50 non-members\nAll tours are listed in location’s timezone\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-private-garden-tour-windcliff/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: What Your Weeds Are Trying to Tell You with Emma Erler
DESCRIPTION:Like any other cultivated garden plant\, weeds have preferred growing conditions\, some of which are better for certain species than others. Although some weeds will grow across several different soil and light conditions\, if you look at the overall species composition\, you can gain a pretty good understanding of the growing environment in a lawn or garden. Join Emma Erler\, Lead Horticulturist at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center\, to learn about weeds\, know more about your garden soil\, understand the amendments to add\, and how to select which plants to grow. \nEmma Erler received a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture and a Med in Educational Studies from the University of New Hampshire. Her expertise is in ecological landscaping and native plants\, and she loves providing education on topics such as gardening for wildlife and beneficial insects. Emma’s past professional experience includes being a horticultural field specialist for UNH Extension\, and horticulturist positions at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Heritage Museums and Gardens\, both in Massachusetts. She is also co-host of the NHPR program “Homegrown NH”. \nMeets in the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-what-your-weeds-are-trying-to-tell-you-with-emma-erler/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:Inviting Vines 2026
DESCRIPTION:Inviting Vines 2026 may be the best ever! The Friends of the Rogerson Clematis Collection will be making the most of an amazing opportunity to share the expertise and friendship of our longtime colleagues from Japan\, Mikiyoshi and Tomoko Chikuma\, and garden author and naturalist C. Colston Burrell\, with clematis lovers throughout the greater Portland area.\nJoin us for a weekend full of presentations\, workshops\, garden tours\, plant sales and more! Tickets go on sale on The Rogerson Clematis Collection website May 1st.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/inviting-vines-2026/
LOCATION:Rogerson Clematis Garden (OR)\, 125 Rosemont Road\, West Linn\, Oregon\, 97068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Family Event,Lecture/Talk,Sale,Social/Cultural Event,Tour,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T140000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Common Garden Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Whether beginner gardeners or seasoned gardeners\, we all make mistakes! This eye-opening presentation features frequent misunderstandings or errors made by well-intentioned gardeners. Topics include plant care\, pruning flowering shrubs\, smart plant selection (including avoiding enticing plants that will become nightmares!)\, garden myths\, and more. \nKerry Ann Mendez is an award-winning garden educator\, author\, design consultant and proprietor of Perennially Yours based in southern Maine. As an exceptionally popular educator and communicator\, she has presented hundreds of lectures to thousands of gardeners in 23 states. In 2014 she received the Gold Medal award from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for “Exceptional teaching and writing that increases public enjoyment and appreciation of horticulture.” Kerry Ann has written four gardening books\, the most recent being The Budget Wise Gardener and The Right-Size Flower Garden. In 2016 Kerry Ann started producing international gardening Webinars that have been enjoyed by thousands. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-common-garden-mistakes/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000
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SUMMARY:The Hay Family Landscape Legacy: Incidental Interactions of Man and Nature - A Presentation by Lucinda Brockway
DESCRIPTION:Join landscape historian Lucinda (Cindy) Brockway as we explore the legacy of the Fells gardens and grounds in the context of their times. In the shadow of Mount Sunapee\, the Hay family created their own interpretation of the Rustic and the Refined in the rocky pastures and woodlands of former farmland. Here\, nature and culture mixed a unique recipe of rare plants and native species within a framework of the Colonial Revival. In this journey we will witness together the unfolding of this very special genius of place. \nLucinda Brockway is an award-winning expert in landscape preservation\, planning\, and design with thirty-eight years of experience. She has served as a team member with archaeologists\, preservation architects and planners across the country protecting and preserving cultural landscapes and helping non-profits envision innovative new directions for visitor engagement\, programming\, and interpretation. Past projects include Fort Ticonderoga (New York)\, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (Tennessee)\, Newport’s Bellevue Avenue estates (private and public)\, The Glass House (New Canaan CT) and Villa Finale (San Antonio TX). Ms. Brockway’s projects have been the recipient of thirteen awards including recognition by the Garden Club of America\, the Federated Garden Clubs of Maine\, the Preservation League of New York State\, the State of New Jersey\, and the Massachusetts Historic Commission. \nMs. Brockway is a past member of the Board of Governors for the Decorative Arts Trust where her role included leading two international study tours to Great Britain. A popular speaker and facilitator\, she is currently an instructor for the National Preservation Institute. She is the author of two books and seventeen published articles\, and a contributor to the recent publication\, Reimagining Historic House Museums (2019). Her work has been featured in Old House Journal\, Colonial Homes\, Nineteenth Century\, and Accent as well as innumerable professional and trade publications. For several years she has served as an expert consultant for USA Today’s 10 Best Public Gardens competitions. \nMeets in the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members: $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/the-hay-family-landscape-legacy-incidental-interactions-of-man-and-nature-a-presentation-by-lucinda-brockway/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T110000
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: Bees & Blooms: Discover the Secret Life of Pollinators with Alchemy Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers Denise Wilde\, Marla Miller and Patrice Fredette for a hands-on\, family-friendly class celebrating the vital role bees and blooming plants play in our ecosystem. Learn how pollination works\, see bees up close in an observation hive\, and pick up simple tips to attract and protect pollinators at home. If you’re interested in becoming a beekeeping yourself\, we will also have information for you on how to get started. Perfect for curious kids and adults—leave inspired and ready to help your backyard buzz. \nMeets on the Veranda. Members: $10\, Non-members: $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-bees-blooms-discover-the-secret-life-of-pollinators-with-alchemy-apiary/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
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SUMMARY:Fungi Foray
DESCRIPTION:Join Jess Whitaker\, President of the Sunapee Region Mycology Club\, for an informative presentation about mushrooms\, followed by an identification walk on our woodland and lakeshore hiking trails. This annual event is intended for the beginner as well as the more experienced. Meets at the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members: $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/fungi-foray/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event
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