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  • Tuesdays, May 4 – May 25, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Online, and Sunday, June 6, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Live – Foundations of Vegetable Gardening

    The Tower Hill Botanic Garden immersive Foundations of Vegetable Gardening will give you all the needed information to get your vegetable garden off to a good start this spring. Four virtual workshop sessions will provide information for planning and preparing garden beds, sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings, and raising healthy vegetable plants. The fifth session will be a guided visit to the Tower Hill vegetable garden. The goal of this multi-week workshop is the help you have a successful vegetable garden this year!

    Session I. May 4, Planning the Garden
    A. Choosing a site and selecting crops.
    B. Rotation, succession sowing and inter-planting.
    C. Design options: beds, rows, blocks.
    D. Garden Calendar: When to sow and transplant. Days to maturity

    Session II. May 11, Groundwork
    A. Bed preparation
    B. Fertilizer, lime and compost
    C. Crop spacing and support

    Session III. May 18, Planting
    A. Sowing and transplanting
    B. Row covers
    C. Irrigation
    D. Mulch

    Session IV. May 25, Culture
    A. Summer crop maintenance
    B. Nutrition
    C. Insect and disease control

    Session V. June 6, A Visit to the Tower Hill Vegetable Garden
    A. An opportunity to see a vegetable garden in progress
    B. Follow-up questions and in-person discussion

    Christie Higginbottom has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She researched and designed the 2007-2009 exhibit “Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the early 1800s.” Now retired from full-time work at OSV, she continues to work in costume part-time and to present garden programs for the Village.

    Tower Hill members – $150, nonmembers – $175. Register at www.towerhillbg.org

  • Wednesday, April 21, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – The Science and Art of Tomato Culture Online

    Wednesday, April 21, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – The Science and Art of Tomato Culture Online

    For the last century the tomato has been America’s favorite garden vegetable–actually a fruit. Gardeners still have many questions about planting, feeding, watering, pruning and supporting their tomato plants. In addition new tomato health problems have challenged the grower. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden online program on April 21 from 12 – 1 will offer information and inspiration for growing this very popular plant.

    Christie Higginbottom has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She researched and designed the 2007-2009 exhibit “Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the early 1800s.” Now retired from full-time work at OSV, she continues to work in costume part-time and to present garden programs for the Village. This program will be held virtually. Once you register you will receive a zoom link in the confirmation.

    This webinar will also be RECORDED and available for 1 month to all registrants. $10 for Tower Hill members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org

  • Thursday, March 11, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Seed Starting at Home, Online

    Get your gardens off to a good start this spring by starting vegetable, flower and herb seeds indoors. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden live webinar on March 11 from 6:30 – 7:30 will help you decide which plants will benefit most from a head start. You will learn the tools and supplies needed, the best sowing and nurturing techniques, and when and how to transition your seedlings into the garden.

    Christie Higginbottom has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She researched and designed the 2007-2009 exhibit “Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the early 1800s.” Now retired from full-time work at OSV, she continues to work in costume part-time and to present garden programs for the Village.

    $10 for Tower Hill members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org Photo courtesy of Worcester Telegram.

  • Saturday, June 9, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Cooking Up Compost

    Turn your yard wastes and household garbage into gardeners’ Brown Gold. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop on Saturday, June 9 from 10 – 11:30 will teach students how to select safe compost ingredients, and how to blend and process them into a finished product that will improve and enrich the soil to grow healthier flowers, herbs and vegetables.

    Christie Higginbottom has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She researched and designed the 2007-2009 exhibit “Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the early 1800s.” Now retired from full-time work at OSV, she continues to work in costume part-time and to present garden programs for the Village. $15 for THBG members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at https://towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org/pages/event-registration-form—cooking-up-compost

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  • Sunday, April 22, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Herbs for the Home Garden

    The flavor and fragrance of fresh herbs dress up even the simplest meals. Herb plants are beautiful and useful additions to the home landscape. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop on Sunday, April 22 from 1 – 4 will focus on ten common culinary herbs: basil, dill, parsley, oregano, chives, sage, savory, mint, garlic and rosemary. Skills taught will include growing herbs from seeds, transplants, division and cuttings; overwintering rosemary indoors, and tips for preserving herbs. Participants will take home a seed flat of assorted basil varieties.

    Instructor Christie Higginbottom has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She researched and designed the 2007-2009 exhibit “Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the early 1800s.” Now retired from full-time work at OSV, she continues to work in costume part-time and to present garden programs for the Village.

    $35 for THBG members, $45 for nonmembers. Register at https://towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org/pages/event-registration-form—herbs-for-the-home-garden

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  • Saturday, January 24, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Starting Seeds Indoors

    Get your gardens off to a good start this spring by starting vegetable, flower and herb seeds indoors. This Saturday, January 24 Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop will help you decide which plants will benefit most from a head start. You will learn the tools and supplies needed, the best sowing and nurturing techniques, and when and how to transition your seedlings into the garden. Participants will sow two flats to take home. Class meets from 1 – 4 at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive in Boylston.

    Christie Higginbottom has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She researched and designed the 2007-2009 exhibit Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the early 1800s. Now retired from full-time work at OSV, she continues to work in costume part-time and to present garden programs for the Village. Christie writes and consults on historic gardens and their interpretation, antique plants, and herb use; and she lectures at museums and historic sites, garden clubs, historical societies, and libraries. She teaches home gardening classes at the Adult Education program at Bay Path Regional Vocational High School, the Worcester Regional Environmental Council and other venues. THBG members $35, nonmembers $45. Register online at www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Sunday, February 5, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Starting Vegetable and Herb Seeds Indoors

    This Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop, led by Christie Higginbottom on Sunday, February 5 from 1 – 4, will teach home gardeners how and when to start their favorite garden crops indoors. Topics covered include selecting and preparing supplies, seed sowing techniques, caring for developing seedlings, re-potting, and transplanting plants to the garden. Workshop participants will take home planted seed flats and handouts that include plans for a two-tiered plant table that can easily be constructed at home.  Then they can settle down to watch the Super Bowl that evening.  THBG member fee is $35, nonmembers $40.  For more information, and to register, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Thursday, May 5, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Historic New England Apples

    The early 19th century is a rich chapter in the story of New England apples, and many apple varieties originated in historic New England gardens. The Medford Garden Club will sponsor a lecture by Christie Higginbottom at the Medford Public Library, 111 High Street in Medford, on Thursday, May 5, beginning at 7 pm. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, email sbcummer@msn.com.

    Christie Higginbottom, who writes and consults on historic gardens, will explore the role played by apples at the table and on the farm in the past and look at the current revival of interest in heirloom apples.

  • Sunday, November 1, 2:00 pm – An Infinite Variety of Fruit

    Garden History Consultant Christie Higginbottom’s illustrated program at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 1 beginning at 2 pm will explore the role played by apples at the table and on the farm landscape in the past, and will look at the revival of interest today.  The program is free with admission to the Museum.  For more information, log on to www.fruitlands.org.

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  • Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am – Eden’s Gems: A Walk in the Village Orchard

    Garden Thyme programs are held on the third Saturday of each month and are FREE for members of Old Sturbridge Village. Led by Village horticultural and agricultural staff, these programs and workshops are held at various sites and deal with a variety of plant-related themes and topics. Participants gather at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m. each month and are led to the appropriate site or setting.  On October 17, enjoy Eden’s Gems: A Walk in the Village Orchard, with Christie Higginbottom. Did you ever wonder why 1800s cooks and cider makers had over 800 apple varieties to choose from and we only have a dozen or so? Meet the Village’s historic fruits — the Mothers, the Spitzenburgs, the Russets, the Baldwins and the Sheepsnose apples. Learn about seedlings, scions and rootstocks. Find out how the art and skill of propagating these trees keeps our apple heritage alive.  For more information, and directions, log on to www.osv.org.

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