On Saturday, September 17 from 1 – 3 at Berkshire Botanic Garden, join woody plant guru Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery for a fun and informative look into the world of competitive pumpkin growing. Learn how to grow plants in the Cucurbita family to bear the biggest and best fruits possible. Although the lecture will focus on how to grow extra-large pumpkins it will also inform gardeners about improving growing conditions for other pumpkin relatives including melons, squash, and cucumbers. And Adam will share his special pumpkin seeds with participants for the next growing season.

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 woody plant propagation workshops throughout New England. BBG members $15, nonmembers $20, and free if attending Amy Goldman’s lecture and booksigning earlier in the day. For complete information, and to register, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org.  Image from www.seedsofeden.com.