Boston Flora

Tag: Cultivars

  • Friday, June 3, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Native Species, Cultivars, and Selections: What’s the Difference? Online

    “What is a native plant? How do I decide what is best for my garden and for the environment?” This Native Plant Trust online session on June 3 from 1 – 3 with non other than Uli Lorimer will help you answer these frequently asked questions. You will learn about the nuances that distinguish cultivars from native plant selections and the implications for the garden and beyond. $30 for NPT members, $36 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-species-cultivars-and-selectionsom/

  • Sunday, September 25, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Propagation of Begonias and Gesneriads

    Wanda Macnair will give a presentation of methods to grow the various species and cultivars of the two families–Begoniaceae and Gesneriaceae, at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Sunday, September 25, from 1 – 2. Growing medium and different methods of propagating these plants will be discussed. Reproducing terrarium plants will also be covered. Everyone in attendance will go home with a starter or two from Wanda’s extensive collection. Free with admission to Tower Hill. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org, or call 508-869-6111, x 124. Image from www.houseplantsguru.com.

  • Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 pm – Native Perennials for Spectacular Borders

    As part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Wednesdays at Elm Bank series, on Wednesday, May 18, they welcome Laura Eisener to speak on Native Perennials for Spectacular Borders. Laura is that rare horticulturalist – one whose passion for her subject is equaled by her communication skills. One thing she is especially keen on is the use of ‘nativars’ – cultivars of native plants – in the garden.

    Resistant to disease and ignored by deer and rabbits, native plants deserve close attention from gardeners. Now, plant breeders are crossing natives to create new terrific new varieties. The perennial border is a great place to showcase these plants and Laura will show you how to incorporate them into your own garden.  The fee for the program is $10 for Mass Hort members, $15 for non-members.  For directions and more information log on to www.masshort.org.  Photo from the excellent online journal www.thegardenerseden.com.

  • Wednesday, March 3, 9:00 am – New Harmonies in Container Gardening

    The Powisset Garden Club presents this program, open to the public, on Wednesday, March 3, beginning at 9 am at the Dover Town House, 5 Springdale Avenue in Dover, MA.  Katherine Tracey is co-owner of Avant Gardens, a small specialty nursery in Dartmouth, MA.  They grow a wide variety of uncommon plants, with an emphasis on tender perennials.   Kathy has been selecting uncommon plants for the container displays at Avant Gardens for over a decade.  Her years of experience have allowed her to refine the list to the best and easiest choices for easy care for plant combinations.  This slide presentation will introduce you to many new cultivars and start our creative juices flowing.  For additional information log on to http://maclubs.esiteasp.com/powissetgardenclubofdover.

  • Saturday, November 21, 10:30 – 12:30 pm – Specialty Perennials: Five Genera for the Shade

    Many excellent perennials thrive in the shade. A continuation of bloom with outstanding foliage is the dream of many gardeners. Exciting new cultivars will be featured including many rare forms of Polygonatum, Astilbe, Anemonella (below), Primula sieboldii and hardy Arisaema. This lecture at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts will focus on specialty perennials for the shade border. Learn from an expert propagator. Leo Blanchette is the owner and propagator of Blanchette Gardens in Carlisle, Massachusetts a nursery specializing in perennials. It features numerous rare and unusual varieties. He lectures through out the United States as well as in Canada and Japan. He was awarded the Silver Medal from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Bronze Medal from the American Rhododendron Society and he has been featured in national gardening magazines.  The lecture will take place Saturday, November 21 beginning at 10:30 am, and will cost $20 for BBG members and $25 for non-members.  For more information, log on to www.berkshirebotanical.org.

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  • Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27 – Begonia Show at Tower Hill

    The annual juried begonia plant show will take place at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA on Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27.  The show is sponsored by the Massachusetts Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society.  The Massachusetts Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society is a great place to learn about begonia culture, get new plants, and meet fellow begonia lovers.  Members include novices and experts, and meetings provice in-depth information about begonia species and cultivars, propagation techniques, growing tips, and much more.  Regular meetings are on the first Saturday of each month at the Wellesley Free Library, from 9 a.m. to noon.  For information on joining, email co-President Stuart Hammer at stuarthammer@charter.net, co-President Bonnie Lambert at lladyllove@aol.com, or Membership Secretary Wanda Macnair at wmacnair@aol.com.