Daily Archives: February 28, 2020

Thursday, March 19, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Winter Tree & Shrub Identification and Signs of Spring

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Join the Friends of Mount Auburn and Mount Auburn President Dave Barnett on March 19 at 2 pm at the Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge, as the snow-covered ground gives way to the earliest spring flowers and buds.  We will observe the early signs of spring’s arrival and learn how to identify some of the most interesting trees and shrubs at Mount Auburn by their buds, twig, and bark characteristics. 

Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible through your generous support.

$7 for Member of Friends of Mount Auburn, $12 for nonmembers. Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Register at www.mountauburn.org

Thursday, April 2, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, & Friday, April 3, 8:15 am – 12:45 pm – Gardening Study School Course 3

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The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts’ Gardening Study School. Course 3, Series 11, will take place April 2 and 3 at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston.

Subjects covered: Thursday, April 2 (Tested subjects) Factors that Influence Plant Growth – Dr. Judith Sumner, Botanist

New Plant Development & Evaluation – Dr. Judith Sumner, Botanist Teaching Tour of Tower Hill – Joann Vieira, Horticulturalist

Supporting the Wild – Joann Vieira, Horticulturalist (non-tested)

Friday, April 3, (Tested subjects) Container Gardening – Betty Sanders, Master Gardener

Houseplants – Betty Sanders, Master Gardener

Test for those becoming consultants begins at 1:45 PM. Registration deadline March 25.

Make checks payable to GCFM and mail with your name, address, telephone number, email, Garden Club affiliation, to Linda Jean Smith, 23 Bentley Lane, Chelmsford, MA 01824. $110 GCFM Student Member, exam fee included, $100 Refresher, $140 non-member (2 day fee), $70 one day registration, & available box lunches $18/day (choose chicken, roast beef, or vegetarian wrap) For further information contact Joy DeMaggio at jmarykay2@outlook.com