Daily Archives: March 23, 2012

Tuesday, April 3, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Creating Lush Containers

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The Andover Garden Club will hold a meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday, April 3, beginning at 10 am at South Church, 41 Central Street in Andover.  A $5 suggested donation is requested. Garden designer, writer, and lecturer Donna Lane, speaking on Creating Lush Containers, will demonstrate how to create lush container gardens that will be the envy of the neighborhood. She will discuss color, texture, form, mass, and scale; how to select plants; the best soil for planters; which plants are best suited to containers; professional secrets; and use of accessories.

Founded in 1927, the Andover Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the study and practice of horticulture, landscape design, and floral design; aids in the beautification of the town of Andover; and helps protect and conserve natural resources. For more information telephone 978-475-7119.

Tuesday, April 3, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm – From Seed to Tree

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Did you know that almost all of the new plants in the Arboretum begin their lives in the Dana Greenhouses? Get a behind-the-scenes look of the greenhouse growing process, from seed to sprout to seedling to tree, on Tuesday, April 3, beginning at 1 pm. Meet at the Bonsai Collection. There is a 15-person maximum. There is no fee, but registration is required by emailing arbweb@arnarb.harvard.edu, or by calling 617-384-5209. The address for the Dana Greenhouse is 1050 Centre Street, Boston.