Join Jen Kettell, Horticultural Technologist at the Arnold Arboretum, on Saturday, February 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hunnewell Building at the Arboretum for this single session pruning workshop. Jan presented this program earlier in January, and you have a second chance. With no leaves on the branches to obscure your view, this is the best time of year to study a tree’s structure and shape it for improved air circulation, silhouette, and strength. Jen Kettell, an International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist and accredited Organic Land Care professional, will explain the reasons for pruning and what to consider when pruning dormant trees, shrubs, and vines. She will demonstrate techniques, give guidelines for determining which plants benefit from winter pruning, and explain how plants heal from pruning wounds, even when dormant. Bring your questions to this classroom discussion and demonstration. Fee $30 Arnold Arboretum member, $35 nonmember. To register, or for more information, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu.
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Saturday, January 23, 9 am – 12 noon – Pruning in Winter
Join Jen Kettell, Horticultural Technologist at the Arnold Arboretum, on Saturday, January 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hunnewell Building at the Arboretum for this single session pruning workshop. With no leaves on the branches to obscure your view, this is the best time of year to study a tree’s structure and shape it for improved air circulation, silhouette, and strength. Jen Kettell, an International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist and accredited Organic Land Care professional, will explain the reasons for pruning and what to consider when pruning dormant trees, shrubs, and vines. She will demonstrate techniques, give guidelines for determining which plants benefit from winter pruning, and explain how plants heal from pruning wounds, even when dormant. Bring your questions to this classroom discussion and demonstration. Fee $30 Arnold Arboretum member, $35 nonmember. To register, or for more information, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu.
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Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6 – Holly Folly
Have a Holly Folly Weekend – it’s the best time in P’town. The festivities begin on Friday, December 4 at 5 pm at the Land’s End Holiday Gala at the Land’s End Inn, 22 Commercial Street. Free admission. This decade-old tradition marks the opening to the Annual Holly Folly Festival in Provincetown. Come enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, homemade cookies and great company at this annual holiday celebration open to the public and free of charge at this historic seaside inn in Provincetown’s West End. It’s a great time to visit Provincetown and start the holiday season with local events, performances and great shopping deals in town.For more details visit www.landsendinn.com.
Also on Friday night, from 6 – 8, attend the free Opening Reception for Small Works at PAAM, 460 Commercial Street, where a vibrant exhibition of artworks are offered for sale, just in time for holiday giving, in the Hoffman Gallery.
Saturday, from 11 – 4, enjoy the Holly Folly Farmer’s Market in the Ryder Street Parking Lot, where you will find wreaths, woodland greens, holly, pine roping, winter vegetables, jams, and other seasonal products. The Holly Folly Sing-A-Long with Casey & Denise, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, is also free at the Porchside Bar at the Gifford House Inn, 9 Carver Street. Concerts and performances continue in the evening. A Sunday cookie party concludes the festivities.
For complete information log on to www.ptown.org.
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Saturday, November 14, 12:30 – 2:30 pm – Taking Cuttings: Propagating Your Own Woody Plants
Back at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts by popular demand! Join woody plant specialist Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery on Saturday, November 14, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, for a workshop focused on hardwood and evergreen propagation. This workshop will cover how to collect, prepare and propagate evergreens and other woody plants by cuttings. Set at the best time of the year for collecting, participants will learn techniques needed for insuring successful rooting. Cultivation requirements, timing and care of easily propagated varieties will be covered. Take home a selection of unusual deciduous and evergreen plant material in a simple propagator to grow on. Adam Wheeler is the Propagation and New Plant Development Manager for Broken Arrow Nursery located in Hamden, Ct. a specialty nursery with a focus on woody plants. He teaches wood plant propagation workshops throughout New England. This workshop is limited to 20 participants, and costs $40 for BBG members and $45 for non-members. To register, log on to www.berkshirebotanical.org.
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Sunday, September 13, 1:30 pm – Fall Lawn Talk
Fall is the best time to seed and/or renovate your lawn. Join Jack Russell at Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland on Sunday, September 13, beginning at 1:30 pm, for a talk with informative advice that you can put to good use immediately! Free. For directions, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com.
