Daily Archives: October 28, 2021

Saturday, November 6, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Introduction to Essential Oils

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This Tower Hill Botanic Garden lecture by Linda Patterson on November 6 from 1:30 – 3:00 will cover the health benefits of essential oils, how to work with them safely, and the importance of quality. We will discuss the safety hazards surrounding oils and their applications. Essential oils will be passed through the lecture hall to allow the audience to experience practitioner quality. Essential oils have grown in popularity over the past couple years.

Linda Patterson, M.A. founder and director of the Eclectic Institute of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies has over thirty years of experience working with herbs and essential oils. Her love for plants inspired her to complete an education in the sciences at Smith College to better understand plants, their functions, and the challenges they now face in their ever changing environments. This love has led her to become a Master Gardener as well as a Flower Essences Practitioner. Linda teaches internationally as well as throughout the New England area. Her dynamic style of teaching encompasses a wide variety of healing modalities, which embrace a holistic approach to health and well-being.

$30 for Tower Hill members, $40 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org.

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Sunday, November 7, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Bonsai Wiring

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One of the most misunderstood aspects of growing bonsai trees is the application of wire. Wiring a tree is a difficult skill to master, but with a little guidance it can be as simple as pruning or even watering. In this November 7 live Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop, Joel Mullen will take you through the basic steps of wiring and shaping your bonsai tree. Bring your trees and any tools that you’d like to work with. Tools and aluminum wire will be provided for all attendees. You can bring as many trees as you’d like. We may not get to all of them but we can work on as many as you’d like for the duration of the class.

Joel Mullen is the President of the Kaikou Bonsai Study Group. He has been growing bonsai trees for over 10 years and has trained with artists all over New England. Joel is the Lead Tropical Grower and the Education Coordinator at New England Bonsai Gardens in Bellingham, MA.

$30 Member Adult; $40 Adult (Registration includes admission to the Garden) Register HERE