Daily Archives: May 30, 2019

Saturday, September 28, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm – Inspiration for Next Year’s Garden

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For the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association’s 2019 Gardening Symposium we’ve assembled a group of horticulturists and garden designers whose innovative work is widely recognized. In addition to their presentations, speakers will be available to meet and greet you during breaks and for book signing. The event takes place Saturday, September 28 from 8:30 am – 3:45 pm at Westford Academy in Westford, Massachusetts.

Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener at Great Dixter House & Gardens in East Sussex, England, and horticultural heir to legendary designer Christopher Lloyd, will speak on how to design with plants “the Great Dixter way,” keeping the garden constantly changing throughout the seasons by experimenting with new plants and plant combinations.

Jacqueline Van Der Kloet, Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf associate, and designer of Martha Stewart’s iconic 120,000 blue bulb linden allee, will teach us how to interplant Dutch tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs with annuals and perennials in naturalistic displays that delight the eye and extend the seasons.

Paul Zammit, Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden, will show us how to create an eye-catching and lasting planter that transcends the seasons, including favorite choice plants, container combinations, and planter accents.

Finally, learn about the history of vegetables as well as proven and new ways to raise veggies organically in our challenging New England climate with Matt Mattus, award winning plantsman, blogger, and author of the newly-published book Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening.

Early bird pricing is in effect now – $85 per person through August 17, $100 per person through September 22. The price includes lectures. admission to the Garden Marketplace and Silent Auction, box lunch, and parking. Visit http://massmastergardeners.org/2019-symposium/

Sunday, June 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Bristol County Open Day

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Visit three gardens in Rehoboth, open to benefit the Garden Conservancy, on June 2 from 10 – 4. No reservations required; rain or shine.

Highlights include stone work, fragrant blooms, an herb garden, water features, and acres of display gardens.

Bonus Garden Extras include plant sales, guided tours and discussions on herbs, plant combinations, and the use of color and fragrance in the garden. At the McIlwain Garden, 12 p.m, Garden Host Susan McIlwain will lead a tour of her herb garden and a lively discussion of the history of herbs, their medicinal and culinary uses, and cultivation tips. Later, visit the nearby herb garden she stewards at the Carpenter Museum and the Museum’s free annual strawberry festival, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $10 per private garden, free admission to Tranquil Lake Nursery; children 12 and under free.

Begin at Tranquil Lake Nursery or see www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days for additional locations.