Daily Archives: January 11, 2022


Wednesday, January 19, 4:00 pm – Conifers are Living Sculptures, Online

You are invited to join the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts for a free online lecture on January 19 at 4 pm with Christie Dustman. Conifers are unique, versatile and misunderstood plants for the garden. This lecture takes an in-depth look at what interesting cultivars of conifers can offer to modern gardens rather than being the blobs of the past. Please register HERE in advance – after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Christie Dustman is the owner of Christie Dustman & Company, Inc., a small landscape design, maintenance and installation company in the Boston area. Christie has won design awards, teaches at many venues including the Arnold Arboretum, for the Garden Federation, garden clubs, the Boston Flower Show, and on the national stage, and has a personal garden showcased on national tours. In 2021, her private garden was featured in Fine Gardening Magazine.


Sunday, January 23, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – A Kitchen Garden Plan, Online

Devote special new space for herbs, vegetables, fruits, and flowers for cutting. Get design inspirations for planning your own kitchen garden and discover tried-and-true small trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants best suited to your site. Explore annuals and perennials, herbs for tea and culinary uses, and great ways to include both classic and novelty vegetables. Winter is a great time to start planning with this New York Botanical Garden online course on January 23 from 10 – 1. $55 for NYBG members, $59 for nonmembers. Register HERE.