Daily Archives: November 1, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Winter Gardening: Challenges and Rewards

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New England winters can be cold, long, and gray but our landscapes don’t have to be. Our gardens can still provide cheer even on the dreariest winter days. Get tips from Nate McCullin, Horticulturist of the New England Wild Flower Society,  for creating a landscape with year-round appeal as well as ideas to help your plants survive the season’s challenges such as damage from ice, snow, and voracious mammals. Learn about plants that provide color, texture, shelter, and food sources throughout the winter with a few surprises etched in along the way.  The class takes place at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Thursday, November 10, from 1 – 4 pm.  Fee $36 member, $43 nonmember
Offered by the Arnold Arboretum with the New England Wild Flower Society.  You may register online at www.arboretum.harvard.edu, or at www.newfs.org.  Doug Green photo from www.simplegiftsfarm.com.

Saturday, November 5 – Sunday, November 6, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chainsaw Use and Safety

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“Make the cut” with Arboretum arborist John DelRosso in this two session practical workshop, to be held Saturday – Sunday, November 5 – 6, in the Hunnewell Building at the Arnold Arboretum. In the first session he emphasizes chainsaw operation, maintenance, and safety. In the second session he demonstrates sawing techniques and guides you in felling and cutting using practice logs in the Arboretum’s wood recycling area. Bring your saw to both sessions, if you have one. If you don’t own a saw but intend to purchase one, wait until you’ve attended the first class session to learn which styles and features are best for your size and needs. All participants should bring safety goggles, gloves, and ear protection to both sessions.  Fee $80 member, $105 nonmember. Register on line at www.arboretum.harvard.edu.