Daily Archives: July 21, 2012

Saturday, August 4, 12:00 noon – Sparrow

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In her newest book, Sparrow, science author Kim Todd explores the complex history, biology, and literary tradition of the sparrow. From the Sparrow War of the late 1800s in the United States (a battle over the sparrow’s introduction which climaxed at Boston Common), to the recent mysterious decline of house sparrows globally, the sparrow has been at the center of the invasive species debate for over 150 years.  Kim will appear at The Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, on Saturday, August 4, at 12 noon.  For directions and parking information, visit www.hmnh.harvard.edu.  Regular admission rates apply. Free for members.

Thursday, July 26, 7:00 pm – Dealing with 10 Tough Weeds

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Randy Prostak of the University of Massachusetts will take a commando stance on Thursday, July 26 at Elm Bank as part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Thursdays at the Hort series. What do you do when the weeds are threatening to take over? Randy Prostak’s presentation will focus on dealing with some of the toughest weeds to manage in lawns, landscapes and garden. He’ll take you through cultural, non-chemical, and herbicidal controls; and then field your questions with specific answers untainted by industry propaganda.

Randy Prostak has been a University of Massachusetts Extension Specialist since 2000 where he specializes in weed management. He is a member of the Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Team and currently serves on the Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group. He is an active member of the Northeastern Weed Science Society and Weed Science Society of America. The program begins at 7 pm, and is priced at $12 for Mass Hort members, $15 for non members, and there is no need to register in advance.  For complete details visit www.masshort.org.

Tuesday, July 31, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – A Garden Lover’s Guide to Aromatherapy

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Aromatherapy is the art and science of using volatile plant oils, called essential oils, and their distillates, known as hydrosols, for therapeutic purposes via inhalation and topical applications. Learn how aromatherapy works, tips for using it in the kitchen, and how you can enjoy aromatherapy in your own garden, in this Tuesday, July 31 class at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, from 11 – 12:30.

Amy Kreydin, CCAP, is a Holistic Aromatherapist and a Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist with a full-time practice, The Barefoot Dragonfly – A Reflexology Wellness Center, in Stoneham.  Reservations may be made by calling 617-933-4943. Mass Hort members pay $10, non-members pay $12.