Daily Archives: January 25, 2011


Thursday, February 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Pushing the Design Envelope with Native Plants

Native plants support a variety of design styles from naturalistic to traditional to contemporary. Using Garden in the Woods as a case study, discover the variety of design principles that create this dynamic garden. The naturalistic style unifies the gardens along the main Curtis Path, bringing visitors to habitat-based garden areas and exposing them to contemporary design principals in newer areas such as the Idea Garden. Learn how permaculture theory influences the Edible Garden as it continues to evolve. Then take a look beyond Garden in the Woods to explore how other public gardens are pushing the envelope with native plants. Kristin DeSouza leads this February 10 class, from 10 – 12, and the fee is $22 for NEWFS members, $26 for non-members. For more information log on to www.newfs.org. Photo courtesy of www.gardenvisit.com.


Tuesday, February 1, 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm – Bowl for CitySprouts

Bowl for CitySprouts on Tuesday, February 1 at Flatbread Company & Saccos Bowl Haven in Davis Square, Somerville.  This event is fun for children of all ages, and every pizza purchased supports CitySprouts school gardens. The CitySprouts mission is to develop, implement and maintain beautiful, resource-rich school gardens in collaboration with public school communities. Integrated into the curriculum, CitySprouts gardens inspire teachers, students, and families with a deep, hands-on connection to the food cycle, sustainable agriculture, and the natural environment.