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  • Wednesday, January 11, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Naturalistic Gardening

    Some prefer the pomp and precision of a formal landscape, while others enjoy gardens inspired by nature. Learn how to take inspiration from the mountains, rivers, and fields of New England and create beautiful, naturalistic gardens. Dan Jaffe will cover every topic from plant selection and layout to sustainable practices.

    This January 11 class is part of New England Wild Flower Society’s Urban Gardening Series, a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by Society staff in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA). Cosponsored with the Cambridge Conservation Commission.

  • Thursday, November 3, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Live Webinar: Plants that Cover the Ground

    From keeping out the weeds to providing season-long interest, ground covers are the unsung heroes of the landscape. They play a dominant role on the forest floor and can in the garden too. This New England Wild Flower Society 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. The November 3 class is from 11 – 12, and will be led by Dan Jaffe. $10 for NEWFS members, $13 for nonmembers. Sign up at www.newfs.org.

  • Saturday, November 19, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm – SALT Conference: Deconstructing the American Landscape

    Professional landscapers, gardeners, and designers are choosing to use native plants for many reasons — not only because they are beautiful and hardy, but also because they provide essential food and shelter for wildlife and help to maintain a unique sense of place. Join the New England Wild Flower Society and the Connecticut College Arboretum for this day-long conference on Saturday, November 19 from 8:30 – 4 at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut to discuss the demise of the American lawn, the definition of “native,” and the future of native plants in our built landscapes.

    Conference Highlights

    Keynote: The Future of Native Plants in the Built Landscape, Larry Weaner, Principal, Larry Weaner Landscape Associates

    Award: New England Wild Flower Society will present the Regional Impact Award to New Directions in the American Landscape

    Presentations:

    The Evolving American Lawn, Judy Preston, Connecticut Outreach Coordinator, Long Island Sound Study
    Low-maintenance Plants for the Deconstructed Landscape, Dan Jaffe, Horticulturist, New England Wild Flower Society
    Ecological Functions of Native Plants, Claudia West, Author and Ecological Sales Manager, North Creek Nurseries
    Roundtable Discussion: Defining Native, moderated by Mark Richardson, Director of Horticulture, NEWFS

    Registration is $65 before November 1 and $80 thereafter, for NEWFS members, and $75 before November 1 and $90 thereafter for all others. On line registration at www.newenglandwild.org.

  • Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Urban Gardening Series: Native Edibles

    You don’t have to compromise; you can have plants in your garden that look beautiful, promote pollinators, and are edible. From ramps to fiddleheads and Jerusalem artichoke, our native flora is chock-full of tasty, landscape-worthy plants. Join Dan Jaffe on Wednesday, November 2 from 7 – 8:30 at the Cambridge Public Library for a talk on New England’s best edibles. Questions concerning conservation of rare edible species will be addressed.

    This class is part of New England Wild Flower Society’s Urban Gardening Series, a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by Society staff in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA).

  • Thursdays, September 1 – September 15 – Native Woody Plant Materials

    Explore the huge variety of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines in this three session New England Wild Flower Society course taught by Dan Jaffe. 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 as well as a field trip to The Arnold Arboretum. Bring a bag lunch.

    Thursday, September 1, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Thursday, September 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thursday, September 15, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
    Location: Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA and The Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. $170 for NEWFS members, $200 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newfs.org.

  • Wednesday, June 22, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Shady Edibles

    Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and a host of other vegetables grow well in sunny spaces, but what edibles can you grow in the shade? Join Dan Jaffe at Garden in the Woods on Wednesday, June 22 from 1:30 – 3:30 to learn about the various native, perennial edibles that thrive in shady environments. You will discover a wide variety of choice edibles from the leaves of ramps, the stems of Solomon’s seal, and the fruit of Solomon’s plume. $23 for NEWFS members, $28 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/shady-edibles

  • Saturday, June 18, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Plant and Pints

    Celebrate the summer solstice  on Saturday, June 18 at 5 pm in the Garden in the Woods in Framingham while enjoying craft beer, great music, local food, and a ceremonial lighting of the Ball of Fire. 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, discuss the science of brewing, and show us how the brewery incorporates native plants such as staghorn sumac into its beer. Dan Jaffe will identify native plants you can use in beverages and teach you how to make three cocktails, including the back-woods hot toddy and the pink monkey. Live music by the Ways and Means Committee will enhance the evening’s festivities, and food will be available for purchase from a local food truck. The ticket price of $25 for New England Wild Flower Society members ($30 for 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. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/plants-and-pints

  • Sundays, June 5 and 12, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Herbaceous Native Plants for Professionals

    Join Dan Jaffe and the Ecological Landscape Alliance for this two session class (June 5 and June 12, 10 – 3) to learn about the best native plant materials available today for use in the design and landscape trades. Covering everything from plants for tough spots to specialty plants for specific habitats, this class will add a host of less familiar native herbaceous species to your plant palette.  Cost is $162 for ELA members, $190 for nonmembers, and will be held at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Street in Framingham.  Register at: http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/herbaceous-native-plants-for-professionals-2/#sthash.mwsUTONP.dpuf

  • Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Trilliums

    Trillium Week is on at the New England Wildflower Society.  On Saturday, May 14 at Garden in the Woods, come to a demonstration with Dan Jaffe on Dividing Trilliums. Do you want your trillium patch to spread throughout your garden? In this demonstration, Dan will teach you everything you need to know about turning one trillium into many, from which tools to use to how to divide different species. On Sunday May 15, Dan will explore Planting and Caring for Trilliums. Good trillium care begins before you even break ground. He will show you how to select trillium species, prepare a site for planting, and care for a plant once it’s in the ground. Both programs run from 1:30 – 2:00 pm, free with admission. For complete Trillium Week information, visit www.newfs.org. Image from www.alpinegardensociety.net.

  • Sunday, March 20, 1:00 pm – Where the Wild Things Are: Native Plants for Pollinators

    From meadows to mountain tops, our natural areas are often touted as the best places for pollinators and wildlife but what about our gardens?  Join Dan Jaffe on Sunday, March 20 at 1 pm at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History  in Brewster for a crash course on all things alive in the garden.  Ecological gardening techniques, strategies for attracting new pollinators to your landscape, and the best native plants for each site will be discussed.

    Dan Jaffe is Propagator and Stock Bed Grower at New England Wildflower Society’s Garden in the Woods. Dan Jaffe began his career as an intern at NEWFS, and then served as Plant Sales Coordinator before assuming his current responsibilities. Prior joining the Society, he worked for four years in the nursery business where he held management positions. Dan earned a degree in Botany from the University of Maine.

    Lecture Admission is $10 per person APCC Members $5 / Tickets available online at https://www.showclix.com/event/wherethewildthingsare/listing

    The Gardening for Life Speaker Series is sponsored in part by the Friends of CCMNH and APCC (The Association to Preserve Cape Cod).  For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133.