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Tag: Dan Jaffe

  • Wednesdays, August 30 and September 13, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm, and Wednesday, September 6, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Native Woody Plant Materials

    Native Woody Plant Materials is a three-part class sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance.

    * Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 10:00am – 2:30pm
    * Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 11:00am – 1:00pm
    * Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 10:00am – 2:30pm

    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 course will include lectures and walks in the Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham, as well as a field trip to The Arnold Arboretum. Bring a bag lunch. $170 for ELA members, $200 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/native-woody-plant-materials/

    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. Native red maple branch photo from www.bowerandbranch.com.

  • Thursday, July 27, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Twenty Great Natives for Birds Webinar

    On Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 pm, join Dan Jaffe of New England Wild Flower Society for a live webinar. Discover 20 of the best plants for supporting native birds. The plants on this list will help you create a paradise for our feathered friends, providing them with everything from berries to nuts, and attracting the insects that are important source of protein. $10 for NEWFS members, $13 for nonmembers. Image of waxwing on native blueberry from www.ecolandscaping.org.  Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/live-webinar-twenty-great-natives-for-birds

  • Thursday, June 29, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Twenty Great Natives for Butterflies Live Webinar

    Lepidoptera cannot live by nectar alone. Learn about 20 top plants that not only offer food for native pollinators and their young but also provide space for egg laying. Some of these plants are probably already in your garden, while others are sure to surprise you. Our native sedges, for instance, host significantly more butterfly species than bee balm! Dan Jaffe will conduct a live webinar Thursday, June 29 from 6:30 – 7:30 for $10 for New England Wild Flower Society members and $13 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/live-webinar-twenty-great-natives-for-butterflies

  • Sunday, July 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Tried and True Natives

    Ask any veteran gardener, landscape designer, ecologist, or botanist what their favorite plant is and they’ll berate you for limiting their selection to just one – but you can be sure each one of them has a list of favorites. Perhaps they are tasty, good for pollinators, or just downright beautiful but either way they are the plants they know they can count on.

    Join Dan Jaffe on Sunday, July 9 at 10 am at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Street in Framingham, to learn about those tried and true native species that will never let you down.

    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. $26 for Ecological Landscape Alliance Members, $32 for nonmembers. Register and see more at: http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/tried-true-natives/#sthash.Aft1kyEk.dpuf

  • Wednesday, June 21, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Growing a Vibrant Shade Garden

    Walk into most botanical gardens and you will see a few shade trees in an otherwise sunny garden. Though bee balm, anise hyssop and milkweeds display a blast of color in the sunny garden many folks find themselves at a loss when dealing with the shade.

    Join Dan Jaffe at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham on Wednesday, June 21 at 1 pm for a crash course on all things shade. From blasts of color to great groundcover filler species we’ll have you walking out ready for any shady site. Dan 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. $26 for Ecological Landscape Alliance members, $32 for nonmembers – See more at: http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/growing-a-vibrant-shade-garden/#sthash.KYWGPuSQ.dpuf

  • Saturday, June 17, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Plants and Pints

    Saturday, June 17, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Plants and Pints

    Celebrate the summer solstice at Garden in the Woods in Framingham while enjoying craft beer, great music, and drink-themed demonstrations. You won’t want to miss this special summer night on the longest day of the year! Somerville’s Aeronaut Brewing Company will provide seasonal craft beers and discuss how plants are used in the brewing process. Dan Jaffe will identify native plants for beverages and teach you how to make cocktails such as the sassafras storm. Stroll the Garden while enjoying libations, nature, and music. The ticket price of $25 (NEWFS members) or $30 (nonmembers) includes all the festivities and one craft beer. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. All guests must be at least 21 years old and proper identification is required. Image from www.bbcgoodfood.com.  For more information, or to register, visit http://newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/plants-and-pints.

  • Saturday, June 10, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Natives for Pollinators

    Join New England Wild Flower Society’s Dan Jaffe for a free pollinator-themed walk at Minton Stable Community Garden and Park at 110 Williams Street in Jamaica Plain. Learn which plants offer the most for beneficial pollinators from caterpillars, to bees, to butterflies, to birds. Emphasis will be placed on all stages of the pollinators’ life cycles. We will discuss already existing plants as well as brainstorm additional species that could fit in this garden or in your own.

    Email mdelima@thetrustees.org or call 617.542.7696 x2115 to sign up.  Image from www.ecobeneficial.com.

  • Thursday, February 23, 11:00 am – 12:00 am – Plants for Wet Areas Live Webinar

    From swamps to bogs, streams, and lakes, the wet areas of New England host some of the region’s most interesting and beautiful plants. Learn which plants thrive beautifully in wet conditions. This New England Wild Flower Society webinar with Dan Jaffe is part of our nine-part series “Natives for any Garden” which will focus exclusively on garden plants. Join our horticultural staff for suggestions on the best native plants for any garden condition. The webinar takes place Thursday, February 23 at 11 am, and is $10 for NEWFS members, $13 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/live-webinar-plants-for-wet-areas

  • Thursday, January 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Plants for Sun: Live Webinar

    From bee balm to milkweeds, the New England flora includes outstanding plants that thrive in meadows, fields, and other open areas. Join Dan Jaffe of New England Wild Flower Society for a crash course on all things sun-loving. This webinar is part of our nine-part series “Natives for any Garden” which will focus exclusively on garden plants. Join our horticultural staff for suggestions on the best native plants for any garden condition. $10 for NEWFS members, $13 for nonmembers.  Register online at www.newfs.org. Image from US Forest Service.

  • Thursday, January 12, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Live Webinar: Plants for Shade

    Ever return from the nursery with a bunch of new plants only to realize that you bought only sun-lovers? The New England flora has a rich diversity of shade-tolerant species that will brighten any shady area of the garden. This New England Wild Flower Society webinar on Thursday, January 12 from 11 – noon is part of our nine-part series “Natives for any Garden” which will focus exclusively on garden plants. Join our horticultural staff for suggestions on the best native plants for any garden condition. $10 for NEWFS members, $13 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/live-webinar-plants-for-shade