Daily Archives: November 14, 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Wildflower Propagation

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Come to Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham on Tuesday, November 30, from 10 – 2. Learn tips for raising wildflowers from seed, allowing access to an astonishing variety of species not often seen in garden centers or nurseries. Develop a deeper appreciation of plant physiology and evolution.

Instructor Kate Pawling discusses seed physiology and ecology as well as the various techniques used to germinate and grow a wide variety of native species, including such challenging genera as Trillium.  Photo below is marsh marigold.

Discuss seed and spore collection and storage. Clean and sow a variety of seed to take home and grow. All materials provided.  Pre-registration is necessary, contact the registrar at 508-877-7630, ext. 3303.$48 for NEWFS members, $58  for non-members. For additional information, log on to www.newenglandwild.org.

Saturday, December 4, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Identifying & Enjoying Herbaceous Plants in Late Fall

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When herbaceous plants have died back and look “disenchanted,” it is still possible to identify some of them by closely examining their dried leaves, stems, and persistent fruits and seeds.

Join Frances Clark at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham on Saturday, December 4, from 10 – 1, for a classroom exploration to investigate 25-30 weeds and native herbaceous species growing in disturbed habitats, fields, and woodland edges. Examine specimens close at hand to learn identification features and intriguing seed-dispersal mechanisms.

The cost of this class is $36 for NEWFS members, $42 for non-members. Pre-registration is necessary; contact the registrar at 508-877-7630, ext. 3303, or email registrar@newenglandwild.org.

Friday, December 3, 7:00 pm – 12:00 midnight – 2nd Annual Festival of Wreaths Gala

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Holiday time is gala time, and local volunteers and supporters of The Wellness Community-Massachusetts South Shore (http://www.thewellnesscommunitymass.org), provider of emotional support programs free of charge to people affected by cancer, are holding the organization’s second annual Festival of Wreaths fundraiser December 3 at Pembroke Country Club, 94 West Elm Street in Pembroke.

The Festival of Wreaths will be an evening of dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions revolving around a festive holiday wreath theme. Joyce Kulhawik, longtime WBZ-TV entertainment reporter and cancer cause supporter, is the event’s honorary chair. Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased and information about sponsorships may be obtained by contacting TWC-MSS at 781-829-4823 or info@thewellnesscommunitymass.org.  Pictured below, of course, is a Garden Club of the Back Bay holiday wreath.