Daily Archives: November 6, 2013


Saturday, November 16, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Bring Nature into the Garden

Join landscape designer Bridghe McCracken on Saturday, November 16 from 9 – 1 at Berkshire Botanical Garden for a detailed program on how to create a biodiverse garden habitat for birds, bees, butterflies, bats and dragonflies—good for both the garden and the gardener. This program will give participants practical knowledge for how to plan and provide for wildlife based on ecological principles. Learn about the plants and plans needed to design a garden full of life for the property. BBG members $40 nonmembers $50.  Register at 413-298-3926 or online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.

Bridghe McCracken has been designing biologically vibrant landscapes for over ten years. Her design and building company, Helia Land Design, specializes in ecological landscape design, land stewardship, ecosystem restoration and designing food systems. She is a certified Organic Landcare Professional from the Northeast Organic Farmers Association. In 2006 she began a partnership with Project Native as their Chief Landscape Designer, which allows her to stay abreast of the latest available native plants. She teaches permaculture as an adjunct professor at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.

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Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Beginning Orchid Growing Workshop

You don’t need a greenhouse to grow orchids. Learn the essentials to achieve success on your windowsill. Historic New England’s staff at the Lyman Estate Greenhouse will cover watering, fertilizer, repotting, light and selection. The workshop will take place on Saturday, November 9 from 10 – noon at 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, and costs $20 for HNE members, $25 for nonmembers. Reserve by calling 781-891-1985.

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