Boston Flora

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  • Tuesdays, July 17 and 31, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and Sundays, July 22, 29, and August 5, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – New England Plant Communities

    For a relatively small region, New England boasts an astonishing variety of plant communities, ranging from freshwater and tidal wetlands to coastal dunes, grasslands, forests, and montane. Learn how soil, topography, moisture, geological conditions, glaciation, and historical use affect the vegetation of each community. With Ted Elliman and the New England Wild Flower Society, you will study the dominant canopy, structure, range, and characteristic species of each community and then apply this knowledge in the field. Classes will take place Tuesdays, July 17, 31, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, July 22, 29, August 5, 2018, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. $238 for NEWFS members, $280 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/new-england-plant-communities

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  • Tuesdays, July 10, 17, & 31, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Horticultural Techniques

    Good horticultural practices form the backbone of any successful garden, and understanding how to apply these practices is the first step toward becoming a horticulturist. Learn how to select the right plant for the right place and how to plant and care for native plants. Participants in this three part New England Wildflower Society class at Garden in the Woods in Framingham will study the proper techniques for transplanting, preparing soil, mulching, watering, and pruning as well as maintaining, winterizing, and preparing the garden for the next growing season. The sessions will be held on Tuesdays, July 10, 17, and 31 (no class on July 24) from 12 – 3. $139 for NEWFS members, $163 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/horticultural-techniques

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  • Thursdays, May 17 – June 21, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Gardenscapes in Watercolor

    Learn to capture a plant in its environment by painting with confident brushstrokes, in this six-part class at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, taught by Cecilia Sharma. Capture its delicacy through observation and detail. This step-by-step instruction will introduce you to the spontaneity of the medium as you create textures, highlights, glazes, and the final artwork. $200 for NEWFS members, $230 for nonmembers, materials not included. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/gardenscapes-in-watercolor

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  • Friday, May 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Trillium and Wine

    Savor wine while listening to live music on a beautiful spring evening in the Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Friday, May 11 from 6 – 8. See poet and author of Intimacy with the Wind, Carla Schwartz, give a reading of her original works. Stroll the Garden after hours during Trillium Week and enjoy the largest collection of trilliums north of Delaware during their peak flowering time. $20 for NEWFS members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/trillium-and-wine

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  • Friday, May 4, 6:45 pm – Patterns and Changes in the Flora of Franklin County, Massachusetts

    Dr. Robert Bertin, Anthony and Renee Marlon Professor in the Sciences, Biology Department, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, will speak to the New England Botanical Club on Friday May 4 at 6:45 pm on Patterns and Changes in the Flora of Franklin County, Massachusetts. In a departure from the usual venue, the meeting will take place at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Street, Framingham. For complete information visit http://rhodora.org.

  • Saturday, April 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Addressing Climate Change in Your Yard

    Climate change is here, and it is affecting our landscapes due to increased flooding, more frequent droughts, more extreme weather events, and increasing temperatures. Want to help fight climate change at home? Learn how the plants you choose and the landscape practices you use can help reduce the impacts of climate change and improve the environment around you. This New England Wild Flower Society class will be held Saturday, April 21 at 10 – 1 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, taught by Kim Eierman. $40 for NEWFS members, $48 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/addressing-climate-change-in-your-yard

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  • Thursday, March 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Weeds

    What is a weed? Why do weeds appear? How should we remove them? Are some weeds beneficial? The answers to these questions are not always straightforward. For instance, violets are one of the most important plants for fritillary butterflies, and yet they are labelled weeds. Goldenrods, which provide more wildlife benefit than any other herbaceous plant in the flora, are also considered weeds. Join Dan Jaffe at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Thursday, March 22 from 9 – 12 for a fascinating discussion of weeds and their place in the landscape. Co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance. $40 for members of sponsoring organizations, $48 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/weeds

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  • Tuesday, March 27, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – 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 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. The class is sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance and will take place at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Tuesday, March 27 from 1 – 4. $40 for ELA members, $48 for nonmembers. Register online at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/class-plants-pollinators/

    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, Mr. Jaffe worked for a year as Plant Sales Coordinator at the Garden. In addition to many years of experience in horticulture, he has boundless enthusiasm for native plants.

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  • Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Native Plants for Landscape Design

    Native plants offer as much design value as the traditional exotic plants used in most American landscapes – and they provide considerably more in terms of ecosystem value. This Ecological Landscape Alliance class at Garden in the Woods on Saturday, March 10 from 10 – 11 will identify native plants formerly unused in the designed landscape and discuss the characteristics they offer in specific site conditions.

    Instructor: Amy Nyman is a Landscape Designer and owner of Ruby Leaf Design providing landscape planning and ecological solutions including site analysis, landscape restoration, water management, native plant use, hardscaping, master plans, planting plans, and edible landscaping. Amy’s believes that design is a balance of function, beauty, and health. Her professional goal is to help people find that balance within their living spaces, whether those spaces are personal, business, or public. $15 for ELA members, $17 for nonmembers. register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/native-plants-landscape-design/

  • Friday, March 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Meadows 1 2 3

    No one can grow an instant meadow, but in this one-day seminar you can quickly increase your understanding of what it takes to create one. The topics covered include: what a meadow is; what makes a good meadow site; how you can prepare for planting, select plant species, and find seeds or plugs; how to plant; and what to expect from your meadow in years one, two, and three.  Class, which takes place at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham, will take place Friday, March 9 from 10 – 4, and is taught by Kathy Connolly, Landscape Designer at Speaking of Landscapes, LLC. Bring a bag lunch.

    Co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society and the Ecological Landscape Alliance. $80 for members of sponsoring organizations, $96 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/meadows-1-2-3-2/

    Kathy Connolly has been involved with horticulture, land care, and landscape design for 30 years. As a landscape designer, she helps clients create functional, attractive outdoor spaces with a great deal of attention to plant health (and the health of the planet). Kathy’s specialties include meadows, waterside buffer gardens, woodland edge and shade plantings, deer-resistant designs, and foundation gardens. Her designs emphasize native plants and organic techniques.  Image from www.howtogeek.com.