Mushrooms are tremendously diverse and play an important ecological role. In this June 19Native Plant Trust class at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, we will first learn about basic fungal biology and identification from Thomas Roehl and then head out to the Garden for a mushroom foray. After lunch, we will identify our finds using field guides and microscopes. Bring a bag lunch and a hand lens if you have one. $100. Register at https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/mushrooms-for-beginners-2/
Explore the art and science of integrating water into landscape and garden design during this Longwood Gardens comprehensive course led by Nick Arcuri and Nicole Roche of Fluidity Design. The fully online course will take place August 6 – September 3, live streamed. $179. For complete information, prerequisites, and registration visit https://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/designing-water-landscape
From ancient aqueducts and Mughal reflecting pools to contemporary rain gardens and ecological water features, delve into the rich history, meaning, and expressive potential in working with water, by exploring its evolving role in aesthetics, place-response, sustainability, and function. Explore key design principles and the basics of effective construction, including space analysis, purpose, water action, detailing, engineering, and construction. Whether you’re creating a tranquil backyard pond, a fountain for a public space, or a sustainable drainage system, this course equips you with the foundational tools to bring your vision to life—creatively, technically and responsibly.
During this Craft Loft workshop on July 27 at 6 pm in Cambridge, they will guide you through the creation of a lovely herb garden for your kitchen. Perfectly sized to fit on kitchen islands or window sills, this herb box includes crowd favorite herbs such as Oregano, Parsley, Thyme, Rosemary, and Sage. Your gardening host will also share interesting nature-themed facts and general gardening tips.
This workshop comes with materials for either 3 or 5 Herb Plants and a long rectangular planter or a Single Herb Plant and a large cube planter. Both are beautiful with natural finish. Pick the size that’s best fit for you.
Note: Due to perishability, this workshop will close 48 hours before the start time. Each ticket is valid for one attendee only, and we’re not able to offer a guest option for this workshop. Please note that a minimum of two attendees is required for the workshop to run. In the rare case that no one else is registered a few days before the scheduled start time, we’ll reach out to let you know. If the workshop is cancelled, your ticket can be refunded via store credit or rescheduled—whichever you prefer. From $49.87 per person. Register at Eventbrite HERE.
Discover a palette of shade-loving perennials to brighten and enhance low-light garden areas. You will learn to create colorful and harmonious combinations using a wide range of plants that thrive in shady spaces. This August 1 Chicago Botanic Garden class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. $52 for CBG members, $65 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.chicagobotanic.org/learning/adult-classes/garden-design/perennial-bed-design-shade-online-0. The course is taught by Mark Dwyer, owner, Landscape Prescriptions by MD
Join farmer, chef and educator Tracy Hayhurst for this farm-to-table event on Sundays July 26, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each week through September 20, participants will harvest from the BBG vegetable garden, then head into the kitchen with Hayhurst to make a multiple-course meal. On July 26, going way beyond lettuce, we’ll harvest veggies from the garden to create salads that can be served as stand-out appetizers or sides or take center stage as hearty main courses.
Tracy Hayhurst began her culinary training in the late 1990s, attending Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. In 2002, she co-founded Chubby Bunny Farm in Falls Village, Conn. In 2015, she returned to the kitchen in her dual role as chef and community outreach director at Plantin’ Seeds, connecting farmers and the community through meals that highlighted the best of the season. Her passion for sharing both farming and cooking has led her to Husky Meadows Farm, first as farm manager and now as culinary director for Husky Meadows’ Seed and Spoon Culinary Farm Stay programming. Sign up for the whole series (https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/farm-table-lunch-series-tracy-hayhurst) or for the individual session at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/farm-table-lunch-series-tracy-hayhurst-july-26 (members $90, nonmembers $110). Image below from Carlsbad Cravings – https://carlsbadcravings.com/garden-salad/
Over the course of mid- to late summer, The Native Plant Trust will examine a wide variety of native plants for gardens and discuss each plant’s cultural and habitat needs as well as its importance to wildlife. We will address and provide tips for growing 80 species. You will learn to identify native plants in the New England gardening palette, become familiar with each plant’s appropriate use, and study each plant’s role in the ecosystem in terms of attracting pollinators and other wildlife. The classes, with Ellen Sousa, will be held July 25 and August 29 at Garden in the Woods from 1:00 – 3:30 pm. $125. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-herbaceous-plant-materials-late-season/
This Native Plant Trust online intensive three-part introductory course will provide the knowledge, skills, and understanding to create a great-looking garden that is healthier for people and for the environment. The course is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. The comprehensive curriculum covers a range of topics, including soils, water, plants, and landscape materials. Classes will take place on Wednesdays, August 5, 12, and 19, from 5:30 – 8:30 Eastern on Zoom. Fee is $225. Register online at https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/landscape-for-life/
Discover fun, approachable ways to bring flavorful herbs into your everyday cooking in this Wright-Locke Farm July 28 hands-on summer workshop with Sous Chef Beckett. Together, we’ll explore vibrant seasonal ingredients, creative herbal pairings, and simple techniques that add extra depth, color, and freshness to meals and drinks. Throughout class, you’ll sample a variety of herb-forward recipes and learn easy ways to work with nourishing culinary herbs at home.
Class includes:
A make-your-own herbal summer “sangria” mocktail bar
Herbal mushroom “carnitas” with nettle cilantro “chimichurri”
In this Polly Hill Arboretum August 1 workshop, participants will learn to build the iconic Wave Hill Chair, designed in 1918 by Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld. Dan Benarcik will provide step-by-step instruction to attendees, who will leave with their own lovely garden chair. No previous experience is necessary, and lumber will be supplied. Attendees need to bring their own cordless drill.
Dan Benarcik has had one foot in the greenhouse and the other in the wood shop his entire life. Dan is a gardener, designer, woodworker, and ambassador for Chanticleer garden outside Philadelphia.
Pre-registration required. PHA Members: $350; Non-Members: $375. Click here to register.
Explore how to select, arrange, and position perennials in full-sun combinations. Build your design recipes by maximizing and extending color and texture using a wide range of plantings. This Chicago Botanic Garden class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. The instructor is Mark Dwyer, owner of Landscape Prescriptions by MD. $52 for members of Chicago Botanic Garden, $65 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.chicagobotanic.org/learning/adult-classes/garden-design/perennial-bed-design-sun-online-0
