Daily Archives: October 31, 2017

Monday, November 13, 10:30 am – Back to Basics: Proportion and Scale

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For the flower arranging enthusiast, sign up with the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts for the second of its 2017-2018 Back to Basics Series, Proportion and Scale, presented by Andrea Little at the Espousal Center. 554 Lexington Street in Waltham, on Monday November 13 at 10:30 am. The cost is $45 (must be a member of a GCFM Club). To sign up, call 781-237-0336 during office hours (9-2, Tuesday through Thursday) and ask for the contact information for Ruth Evans, or email gardenclubfedma@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 8, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Engineered Soils for Permeable Pathways Webinar

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Stabilized stonedust (also called stabilized decomposed granite) is a permeable paving option that is seeing increased use in recent years. This material is a blend of fine crushed aggregate (3/8” minus) and a water-activated, psyllium based binder. This Ecological Landscape Alliance live webinar on November 8 from 12:30 – 1:30 will explain how this paving material is made, provide pathway design and construction recommendations, best practices for successful performance, and examine some case studies.

Tony Will has more than 35 years in the industry and is responsible for New Product Development and Marketing at Read Custom Soils LLC in Hingham, Massachusetts. Read Custom Soils manufactures precision blended soils for demanding applications such as green roof planting media, bioretention soils. structural soils, reinforced soils, and sand-based soils for golf & athletic fields.

Free for ELA members, $10 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/62081/