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  • 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.

  • Wednesday, February 6, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Design-less Gardening: A Naturalistic Approach

    Disregard traditional design rules and adopt a new approach to garden design.  Look to nature for your inspiration.  What clues can you take from your landscape to help you provide the right plant for the right place?  Learn to evaluate sunlight, moisture, soil and other factors to encourage a successful garden that does not require many inputs in the way of watering, fertilizing, or extra coddling on you part.  Create a low maintenance garden that actively supports the environment and provides beauty for all – people and pollinators alike.  Registrations for this Wednesday, February 6 class, 10 – noon, at Garden in the Woods is limited.  Co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscaping Association and the New England Wild Flower Society, and led by Dan Jaffee, the cost is $26 for sponsor members and $32 for nonmembers.  Register by calling 617-436-5838, or email ela.info@comcast.net.  Photo courtesy of www.hbgbs.org.uk.

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