Daily Archives: October 8, 2021

Tuesday, October 19, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Botanical Phenology, Online

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Join Native Plant Trust’s Botanical Coordinator Micah Jasny on October 19 from 1 – 2 in this live webinar exploring phenology: the study of the timing of biological events in a plant’s life cycle. Understanding when plants will be in certain life stages, from leaf to flower to seed, plays a critical role in monitoring and protecting key plant species. We will also address how seasonal and annual variations in habitat and climate can impact phenology. $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/botanical-phenology/

Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, and Thursday, October 21, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Learn to Create Dried Flower Arrangements

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Dried flowers are dubbed the “Low-Maintenance Plant Trend” by Apartment Therapy and declared “Dried Flowers In Your Interior, The Interior Trend Of 2021.” by Residence Style. This Massachusetts Horticultural Society class is here to teach you all the how-to’s of drying flowers and plant materials to make arrangements for your home. We will explore hanging techniques, silica drying, along with other methods of creating beautiful, dried plant material for you to work with. After reviewing the basics of flower arranging, each participant will make their own table-top arrangement to bring home. A handout reviewing drying techniques and flower arranging guidelines will also be available to attendees.

Workshop will be led by Melissa Pace at the Gardens of Elm Bank on either October 16 from 10 – 12 or October 21 from 7 – 9. Melissa Pace is an award-winning horticulturalist who competes in numerous garden and flower shows, from Philadelphia Flower Show to the Bolton Fair. She has been a University of Rhode Island Master Gardener since 2003. Melissa has been a presenter for numerous garden clubs and civic organizations throughout New England since 1995. Melissa holds a master’s degree in teaching from Bridgewater University, is an artist and art teacher and is currently employed as a Garden Educator for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. $55 for Mass Hort members, $73 for general public. Register for either session at www.masshort.org.

Saturdays, October 16 and October 23. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Mattapan Tree Giveaway

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Join Speak for the Trees at City Natives in Mattapan to pick up a free tree to plant at home! We’ll have American Hophornbeam, Eastern Redbud, Sweetgum, and Trident Maple. Sign up in advance to reserve your tree. Walk ups welcome, but we can’t guarantee a tree for you.

These events are supported by Green Print and are in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

To register for October 16, click HERE. To register for October 23, click HERE.

1) Trees are for private property planting only. Please call DigSafe at 811 before digging.

2) By signing up and picking up this tree, you agree that:

  1. You have permission to plant the tree.
  2. You will plant the tree and for care it.
  3. Staff and volunteers from SFTT can call and reach out to you with follow up questions.

3) On average, trees are 4-6 feet tall and weight about 20 pounds. Please make sure that you are comfortable taking home, planting, and caring for a tree of this size.