Boston Flora

Tag: Garden in the Woods

  • Tuesday, September 17 & Thursday, September 19, 10:30 am – 2:30 am – Introduction to Tree Identification

    “I think that I shall never see/ A poem lovely as a tree.” Trees are the beautiful, dominant flora in New England. This Native Plant Trust course will introduce you to 25-30 common New England trees, emphasizing tree ID as well as natural history. Bring a hand lens and a bag lunch. The first class on September 17 from 10:30 – 2:30 will be held at Garden in the Woods, the second, on September 19, at a field site. $120 for NPT members, $144 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/introduction-tree-identification/

  • Sunday, September 8, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – “What Can I Do?” – The Evolving Role of Community Science in Conservation

    Community science is the engagement of passionate members of the general public, often with little or no previous training, in the advancement of scientific knowledge and discovery. As environmental threats to our natural world mount, community science has become critical to collecting and analyzing data to help make conservation decisions. Come and learn about the history of community science, how the Native Plant Trust utilizes community science, and the impacts you can have as a community scientist. The talk takes place September 8 beginning at 10:30 and is $23 for NPT members, $27 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

    Photo by Larry Parnass, The Berkshire Eagle

  • Thursdays, September 5 and 12, and Sunday, September 22, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm – Native New England Vines and Climbers

    Vines and climbers are an ecologically important and varied group of plants in New England. Learn about 50 native climbers that vary widely in their size, form and complex adaptations to aid their climbing habit. Become familiar with identification characteristics in this three part Native Plant Trust class at Garden in the Woods on September 5, 12, and 22, from 10:30 – 2:30, taught by Neela de Zoysa. Bring a hand lens. $180 for NPT members, $216 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • Tuesday, September 10, 10:00 am – Garden Club of the Back Bay September Meeting: Tour of Garden in the Woods

    Tuesday, September 10, 10:00 am – Garden Club of the Back Bay September Meeting: Tour of Garden in the Woods

    The Native Plant Trust (formerly the New England Wild Flower Society) conserves and promotes New England’s native plants to ensure healthy, biologically diverse landscapes. Garden in the Woods is a botanic garden that showcases rare and common native plants in a woodland setting. The meadow garden will be in full late summer display on September 10, featuring gray goldenrod and New England aster. The Garden Club of the Back Bay is a member supporter of the Native Plant Trust.

    Club members will meet at 9 am in front of 330 Beacon Street to carpool to the Garden, located at 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham. The tour will begin at 10, and we will return by 2 pm. Club members have received an email notification and must rsvp by September 3 to Karen Solberg. Click here if you have not already done so, and let her know if you need a ride, are willing to carpool, or plan to meet the group at Garden in the Woods. She is also arranging for an optional lunch with two choices ($15) of sandwiches. Karen will send details when you respond.

    If you are not a member but are interested in joining our Club and attending, click on https://bostonflora.com/shop/

  • Wednesday, August 21, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – 2019 Intern Showcase

    The Native Plant Trust invites the Conservation Circle, Sustainers, Supporters, Contributors, and Life Members to the 2019 Intern Showcase on Wednesday, August 21, from 2 – 3:30 pm at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. This rain or shine event is a special afternoon with the next generation of horticulture and conservation professionals. Interns spend three to six months with the Native Plant Trust gaining pratical, hands-on experience and completing an educational project. They look forward to sharing their work with you. A garden tour with Uli Lorimer, Director of Horticulture, will follow the interns’ presentations. To find out how to become part of this wonderful afternoon, call 508-877-7630, x 3801, by August 14, or email specialevents@NativePlantTrust.org.

  • Tuesday, August 6, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Woodland Gardens Beyond Spring Webinar

    Let’s face it, woodland and other shade-heavy gardens peak in early spring when ephemerals cover the ground, shrubs and small trees bloom, and wildflowers show off yellows, blues, pinks, and whites. How can we extend beauty and interest in these gardens throughout the rest of the growing season? From her years of experience practicing native plant horticulture at Garden in the Woods, Anna Fialkoff will provide insights into the successional staging of plants for colors, textures, nectar sources, and oomph into summer and fall. This Native Plant Trust webinar takes place August 6 from 6 – 7, and is $10 for NPT members, $13 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • 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.

  • Thursday, July 25, 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 (below) and somehow up pop 150 seedlings! On July 25 at 10 am at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, join Dan Jaffe to learn not only how to propagate, but what to propagate to maximize your plantings. The Native Plant Trust class is $26 for NPT members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • Mondays, July 22 and August 26, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Native Herbaceous Plant Materials

    Discover numerous native perennials suitable for New England gardens in this two session Native Plant Trust class on July 22 and August 26 from 1 – 3:30 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. This course covers native herbaceous plants that bloom in late summer and fall, focusing on their characteristics and environmental preferences as well as their uses in landscapes and gardens. Be prepared to walk in the Garden each day. This class is appropriate for landscape professionals and avid home gardeners. Taught by Leslie Duthie, the fee is $77 for NPT members, $91 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.