Daily Archives: June 21, 2017

Thursday, January 4 – Saturday, January 13 – Costa Rica: Tropical Horticultural & Nature Tour

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Costa Rica, ‘rich coast’ in Spanish, has a wealth of natural diversity and wildlife — over 10,000 plant species and more than 850 species of birds, including many endemics found nowhere else on earth.

This 10-day study program, January 4 – 13, 2018, will expose you to some of this stunning array of exotic tropical plants and animals, the ecology of the rainforest and other ecological habitats, and tropical horticultural production.

Join Susan Mahr, Wisconsin Master Gardener Program Coordinator, on a special trip with Hidden Treasures Tours as we leave the typical tourist route to visit some of the most exclusive areas of this stunningly beautiful country to discover the vast array of endemic plants in the rainforest, learn about tropical horticulture and crops, see abundant wildlife — monkeys, butterflies, birds, frogs and more — in their natural habitat, and much more. Book by July 1st and save $300 per single booking or $500 per couple. Land only package starts at $3,475 per person. Download itinerary at http://hiddentreasurestours.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CR2018regbrochure.pdf

Contact:
Kari Harper
573.303.2872
kari@hiddentreasurestours.com

Thursday, June 29, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Pruning the Early Bloomers

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On Thursday, June 29 beginning at 7 pm at The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, join Jen Kettell for an introduction to pruning early-blooming shrubs. During the summer excitement, it can be challenging to remember to return to these early-season lovelies! However, we want to complete any major renovation and structural pruning as soon after blooming as possible. This training will serve both as a reminder to get to it! and an exploration of now, which plants are we talking about? Sign up now for a fun and productive lesson. Mass Hort members $12, nonmembers $20.  Register online at www.masshort.org or call 617933-4973.

Jen Kettell is a certified arborist and horticulturist serving the New England area. For more than a decade, she worked as a staff horticulturist at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum. Now she shares her passion for teaching horticulture through the training she provides to both homeowners and green industry professionals. She is a guest lecturer and trainer at the University of Massachusetts, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, New England Wildflower Society, and the Arnold Arboretum. Learn more about Jen at www.JenKettell.com.  Image from www.provenwinners.com.