Daily Archives: February 17, 2019

Saturday, March 2, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Seed Starting Workshop

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This Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s hands-on workshop on March 2 from 10 – 12, led by Senior Horticulturist Hannah Traggis, will have you start your own seeds to take home for your garden. Through a series of demonstrations, you will learn the proper care and handling of young seedlings. Seeds and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own selection of seeds to plant!

Hannah Traggis is Mass Hort’s Senior Horticulturist. She assists with maintainence and propagation of our twelve gardens, manages Mass Hort at the Flower Show, and lectures and demonstrates best garden practices to Mass Hort visitors, garden clubs, and teachers. Additionally, she manages the edible gardens throughout The Gardens at Elm Bank.

$25 for Mass Hort members, $35 for nonmembers. Register at https://masshort.org/education-events/seed-starting-workshop/

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Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Sanctuaries of the Society Webinar

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The New England Wild Flower Society owns nine plant sanctuaries scattered throughout the region. This February 26 webinar from 1-2 offers a brief history, description, and explanation of the ecological-botanical significance of these sanctuaries as well as a discussion of threats to their ecological integrity. This session also covers the challenges of managing a plant sanctuary in today’s changing world. The session is led by Bud Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, and is $10 for NEWFS members. $13 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/sanctuaries-of-the-society

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