Daily Archives: March 20, 2023


Saturday, April 1, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon Eastern – Time Saving Sustainable Maintenance Strategies for Lush Flower Gardens, Online

This info-packed Massachusetts Horticultural Society online lecture on April 1 from 11 – 12 covers seasonal maintenance tasks, including jump-starting gardens in spring and putting them to bed in the fall, as well as routine tasks such as watering and weeding. Topics include pruning; fertilizers; mulch; plant divisions; planet-friendly pest and disease practices; critter management and more. Most appropriate for gardeners in Hardiness Zones 3 – 7. 

Instructor: Kerry Ann Mendez is an award-winning garden educator, author and design consultant based in southern Maine.  In 2014 she received the Gold Medal award from Massachusetts Horticultural Society for “Exceptional teaching and writing that increases public enjoyment and appreciation of horticulture.” Her gardens have been featured in numerous magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Fine Gardening, Country Gardens, Garden Gate and Horticulture. Kerry Ann’s gardens have been featured in many gardening magazines, including Fine Gardening, Garden Gate, Country Gardens, Horticulture and Better Homes and Gardens. In 2016 Kerry Ann started producing international gardening Webinars that have been enjoyed by thousands. She provides on-site and virtual garden design services for hundreds in Hardiness Zones 3-7.  $13.95. Register at www.masshort.org


Wednesday, March 29 – Friday, March 31 – ArborEXPO 2023

Excitement is mounting as we approach ArborEXPO ’23 – scheduled for March 30 – 31 at The Big E in Springfield, MA, with special pre-conference programs and training on Wednesday, March 29.

As Content Partner for our industry’s newest conference and exhibition, the Massachusetts Arborists Association has been hard at work to bring the best speakers and the most cutting-edge education to the event.  Learning opportunities abound both on and off the trade show floor, with topics such as

Innovation, Technology & the Future of Tree CareFive Big Must-Know Decay Fungi for Urban Living Trees
Pneumatic Tool Use in the Field
Z133 Standards: What you Need to Know
Climb Safe: Proper Gear Inspection
Tree Health Update: What to Expect in 2023
Creating an Optimal Safety Culture
Business Health: Knowing Your Numbers

Hear from industry experts such as

John Ball, Ph.D. South Dakota State UniversityNicole Keleher, Massachusetts DCR
Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, CTSP, MCA
Chris Luley, Ph.D., Urban Forestry Diagnostics
Bob Mead, Mead Tree & Turf Care
Dennise Vidosh, Green Acres Tree Farm & Re-Tree Companies
North American Training Solutions

Check out the education schedule and CEU opportunities here!

Visit ArborEXPO.org to get signed up to attend.  Use code ARB25 for a 25% discount on registration.