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  • Saturday, September 28, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Dahlias with Dan

    Green Animals in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is home to much more than fanciful topiaries. In fact dahlias have been an important part of the garden since its early days. On Saturday, September 28 from 10:30 – noon, learn from Chief Horticulturist Dan Christina all the tips and tricks that make growing dahlias an obsession for so many gardeners. Free with garden admission, but space is limited so call 401-847-1000, ext 178, to put your name on the list. For details visit http://newportmansions.org/learn.

  • Sunday, May 6, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Dutch Bulbs with Dan

    Take an insightful walk through the gardens at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island on Sunday, May 6 from 11 – 1. Dan Christina, Chief Horticulturist, will give insider tips about how to get the most out of your Dutch bulbs. Free with garden admission but space is limited so advance tickets are required. Reserve by phone at 401-847-1851.

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  • Saturday, September 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Morning in the Vegetable Garden at Blithewold

    Join Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina for a morning tour on Saturday, September 8,  of Blithewold’s Vegetable Garden, 101 Ferry Road in Bristol, Rhode Island. These monthly tours are designed to encourage and offer guidance to the home gardener, or anyone who may be interested in producing their own vegetable garden.

    The tours will cover a variety of topics such as high-yield succession plantings, space-saving growing techniques, and tips for engaging young minds using playful structures. This fun and educational tour will highlight the topics, tasks and projects as they arise in Blithewold’s vegetable garden.  Regular admission costs apply, and more information may be found at www.blithewold.org, or by calling 401-253-2707.

  • Saturday, November 6, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Bamboo Flower Workshop

    Join Blithewold’s Director of Horticulture, Fred Perry, and the Assistant Grounds Manager, Dan Christina, as they reveal the tricks behind one of their most dazzling holiday light displays to date, on Saturday, November 6, from 1 – 3,  in the garage at Blithewold Mansion, 101 Ferry Road in Bristol, Rhode Island.

    During this hands-on class, each participant will transform bamboo shoots from Blithewold’s bamboo forest into a strand of charming, one-of-a-kind hand crafted bamboo flowers.

    This class will take place in the garage and will involve the use of machinery, so please dress in work clothing. All materials will be supplied. If you have a soldering iron, please bring it with you.

    Price is $20 for Blithewold Members, $25 for Non-members. For more information, log on to www.blithewold.org.