Daily Archives: July 12, 2020

Thursday, July 16, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Soil: The Solution Beneath Our Feet

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This Native Plant Trust and Ecological Landscape Alliance July 16 session with Trevor Smith from 10:30 – 1:30 at Garden in the Woods discusses soil history, soil composition, soil health, soil’s impact on plants’ health, soil’s role in sustainability and combating climate change, and more. We will provide you with the information needed to use soil regeneration to capture carbon, reduce flooding and drought conditions, and grow healthy plants resistant to disease and stress. $45 for NPT and ELA members, $54 for nonmembers. As with all events during the pandemic, please confirm before the session in case the class is switched to an online format. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/soil-solution-beneath-our-feet/

Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Explore the Teaching Herb Garden Guided Tour

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The Teaching Herb Garden at the Gardens at Elm Bank is divided into theme beds, which radiate from the center and include: fragrance, dye, culinary, native American, medicinal, edible plants and flowers, and a Colonial theme garden. A collection of Salvia plants was added in 2006. Along one side, a rectangular bed is planted with sweet violets and groundcover plants. On the opposite side of the garden, we feature the “Herb of the Year.” Another bed features an Ecumenical Garden. The plants in this garden have religious or symbolic importance in the five major religions, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. On either side of the teaching arbor, the beds are overflowing with roses and lavender and the perennial border is a visual delight. Planter/benches hold fragrant herbs that welcome visitors to touch and feel and to also smell the herbs. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society is offering this July 21 tour, from 10 – 12:30. Limited Space, Pre-registration required at www.masshort.org $15/member $25/general admission