Daily Archives: May 14, 2017

Garden How-To Free On Line Gardening Workshops

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Horticulture Magazine’s free online Smart Gardening Workshops give you access to great garden speakers from the comfort of your own home. They have no new workshops scheduled at this time, but you can access recordings of past workshops at http://www.hortmag.com/smart-gardening-workshops. Here is a sampling:

Plants We Love

You’ll discover great new plants as well as tried-and-true workhorses. You’ll also see which selections were award winners—they’re sure to be a success in your garden, too! Join Horticulture’s editor, Meghan Shinn, and Community Leader, Patty Craft, for this workshop.

Grow a Rainbow Kitchen Garden

Watch Renee Shepherd’s online workshop as she talks about choosing, growing and enjoying an internationally inspired Rainbow Kitchen Garden.  Image from www.heirloomgardener.com.

Sunday, May 21, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Collections Up Close: Magnificent Beeches

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The Fagus (beech) collection at the Arnold Arboretum comprises more than 100 individuals and has representatives from eight different species. It is an extremely rich collection with many specimens from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s as well as a number collected by E.H. Wilson. Witness the majestic outline, graceful branches, slender buds and beautiful leaves of the beech. Join us on Sunday, May 21 at 1 pm on the slope near the South Street Gate for a tour provided by Arboretum staff, chat with an Arboretum Interpreter about the differences between the American Beech and the European Beech, or participate in a family activity. Or, simply stand or lie under a tree and soak up the nobility of the beech. In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209. Free, no registration required.