Sharing landscapes with deer can result in costly damage to plantings. Join Native Plant Trust online on June 12 at 1 pm to learn about deer behavior and natural preventative measures to safeguard your garden. We will also review a selection of “deer tolerant” plants and point out those considered “deer candy.” Cheryl Salatino is the instructor and the fee is $30 for NPT members, $36 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/deer-tolerant-landscapes/
We are fortunate in New England to have a rich canopy of trees in our landscape. Who doesn’t love the majesty of a mature specimen or escaping the summer heat in a woodland. Yet, creating lush and vibrant gardens in the shade tends to frustrate even the best gardeners. How do we infuse more color, adventure and intrigue into the shade? The mood, the plants, and the conditions act as our guide. This program blends site-specific assessment, design strategies and plant options to help enliven our imagination for those shady spots. Come to Tower Hill Botanic Garden on October 3 at 6 pm to explore lightening up the dark side. Please bring a photo of your shady area. $39 for Tower Hill members, $47 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org.
Instructor Cheryl Salatino is the principal designer and owner of Dancing Shadows Garden Design, a residential landscape design and services firm. She has been designing gardens across Massachusetts since 2002. Cheryl is a Certified Landscape Designer and a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH). She received her certificate in landscape design from the Radcliffe Seminars Landscape Design Program of Harvard University. She was awarded the status of Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist by the Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) as evidence of achieving the industry’s highest standards in nursery and landscape professionalism. Cheryl has also earned an Advanced Certificate in Horticulture and Design as part of the New England Wildflower Society’s Native Plant Studies Program.
