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  • Thursday, August 1, 10:00 am – 11:00 am – What to Propagate Workshop: Plant Division

    Get your hands dirty with asexual propagation by division. From tearing plants apart with a shovel to digging them up and delicately severing rhizomes, we examine several forms of divisions and learn which method is best for each individual plant. Join Dan Jaffe, photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens, at Garden in the Woods on August 1 from 10 – 11, to learn what to propagate and how to do it. Please note, this is the workshop companion to What to Propagate and How to Do It. $13 for NPT members, $16 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • Friday, July 12, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Lawn Alternatives

    While many American homeowners cling to the nostalgia of lawn, the high maintenance requirements and low ecological value should make non-native monocultures the last choice on your list! Join Dan Jaffe, photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens, on July 12 at 1 pm at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham, to learn about the various options available to replace your turf, from well-known plants to brand new introductions. Dan will share tips on transforming large areas of lawn into lush groundcover plantings. Dan will discuss native plant options and will provide an overview of plant spacing and techniques for getting the groundcover layer established.
    Co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance and The Native Plant Trust.

  • Saturday, February 2, 9:30 am – 11:30 am – What to Propagate and How To Do It

    So many propagation classes focus on the details of seed sowing, cuttings, divisions, and while this is indeed essential information the missing element is what you should be propagating. Sow hobblebush into a seed flat and you’d be lucky to see any seedlings come spring, sow bluets into that same seed flat and you will have bluets within the month. Join Dan Jaffe at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on February 2 from 9:30 – 11:30 to learn not only how to propagate, but what to propagate to maximize plantings.Go home with seed flats that you’ve sown in class for planting in your garden this spring. All materials included.

    Dan Jaffe is the Propagator and Stock Bed Grower as well as the staff photographer at New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods. He received a degree in botany from the University of Maine, an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from New England Wild Flower Society, and has nursery management experience. Dan Jaffe’s photography has been used in numerous publications and his book Native Plants for New England Gardens was released last spring. $50 for THBG members, $64 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.towerhillbg.org.

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  • Wednesday, November 28, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Low Maintenance Gardening

    While native plants are said to be well-adapted to New England, that doesn’t mean just any native will do. Though trilliums and lady slippers are beautiful, they rarely thrive in built landscapes without considerable care. The good news for landscape designers and gardeners is that there is a long list of native plants that are strong performers in a designed landscape and perform well. Choosing certain species can produce built landscapes that require little care after they’ve been established. Join Dan Jaffe at Garden in the Woods on November 28 from 10 – noon to learn about plants that thrive and spread on their own, and even weed the garden. Dan Jaffe is the propagator and stock bed grower at New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS) in Framingham, Massachusetts. He earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from NEWFS. After interning at Garden in the Woods, Dan worked for a year as Plant Sales Coordinator at the Garden. The program is sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance and is $26 for members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/class-low-maintenance-gardening/

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  • Fridays, November 9 & 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – What to Propagate and How to Do It

    While many plants are difficult to propagate, others are extremely easy. Sow 100 seeds of spotted wintergreen and a single seedling may emerge; sow 100 seeds of spotted bee balm (pictured) and somehow 150 seedlings pop up! Join Dan Jaffe on two Fridays, November 9 and 16 from 10 – 12, to learn not only how to propagate, but what to propagate to maximize plantings. Dan’s classes will take place at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. The New England Wild Flower Society course is $53 for NEWFS members, $64 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/what-to-propagate-and-how-to-do-it-1

     

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  • Sunday, October 14, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Photography for Gardeners

    Good photography is not about fancy equipment or post-image processing; it is about capturing a subject and inspiring viewers with the final image. Join Dan Jaffe at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Sunday, October 14 from 2 – 4 for a discussion of composition, lighting, angles and other aspects of photography. Emphasis will be on the gestalt of photography rather than the technical details. Bring a camera and good walking shoes. $26 for NEWFS members, $32 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Sunday, September 30, 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Great Meadows, Late Season

    Great Meadows in Concord is exactly what it sounds like: a great, wet meadow that spans a large tract of land in eastern Massachusetts. Join Dan Jaffe on Sunday, September 30 from 9 – 11 for walk around the impoundments. Explore open wetland species such as cardinal flower, rose mallow, and showy tick trefoil while surrounded by beavers, blue heron, and marsh wren. We will identify species and discuss their cultivation. This New England Wild Flower Society session is $21 for NEWFS members, $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Saturday, August 18, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Native Plants for New England Gardens

    Dan Jaffe, coauthor of Native Plants for New England Gardens, wants to teach you how to create lovely, low-maintenance gardens that support biodiversity and thrive in New England. This handy guide to more than 100 great native perennials, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, and vines features practical information accompanied by beautiful color photography. Join him on Saturday, August 18 at 10:30 am for this informative discussion about native plants and all their garden uses–from plants to use instead of mulch to tough plants for urban gardens. The Urban Gardening Series is a set of lectures designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful gardens. Led by New England Wild Flower Society in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free lectures take place at the Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA.

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  • Tuesday, August 28, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm, Tuesday, September 4, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, and Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – Native Woody Plant Materials

    Explore the huge variety of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Learn which species grow well in shade, which support local wildlife, and how you should stagger your plantings for continuous bloom, fruit production, and fall color. We’ll discuss growth characteristics, cultural requirements, and best horticultural uses.

    The three session Ecological Landscape Alliance course on Tuesdays, August 28 – September 11, will include lectures and walks in the Garden as well as a field trip to The Arnold Arboretum. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor Dan Jaffe is the propagator and stock bed grower at New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS) in Framingham, Massachusetts. He earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from NEWFS. After interning at Garden in the Woods, Dan worked for a year as Plant Sales Coordinator at the Garden. The classes will take place at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, and are $170 for ELA members, $200 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/native-woody-plant-materials/

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  • Thursday, June 7, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Gardening for Us and Them: How Native Plants Can Feed Both Pollinators and Humans

    People typically begin to create gardens for aesthetic reasons. However, many soon find that they want more than simple beauty and look to incorporate plants that contribute on multiple levels. On Thursday, June 7 at 7 pm in the Hunnewell Building of the Arnold Arboretum, Dan Jaffe will address a current trend (one that we hope is lasting) for gardening with pollinator-friendly and edible plants. He’ll explain which flower shapes and colors attract insects, which edibles are more resistant to diseases and pests, and how to provide for pollinators across the growing season. Armed with a bit of knowledge and a selection of low-maintenance native plants, you can create a multi-tasking garden that nourishes the needs of both humans and pollinators. Dan’s book with co-author Mark Richardson, Native Plants for New England Gardens, will be available for purchase and signing. Fee is Free for Arboretum members; $10 nonmember. Register at http://my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277.

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