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Tag: Garden Vision Epimediums

  • Sunday, June 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Garden Conservancy Open Day in Worcester County

    On Sunday, June 2 from 10 – 4, visit four gardens in Hardwick, North Grafton, and Petersham, Massachusetts, open to benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine.

    Highlights include water features, a walled vegetable garden, a chicken house with a sedum roof, a greenhouse featuring succulents, herb gardens, and a large meadow garden.

    A pop-up plant sale will take place in Petersham with Garden Vision Epimediums and the Bunker Farm.

    Begin at Brigham Hill Farm or see www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days for additional locations.

  • Saturday, August 6, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Epimediums: Not Just a Ground Cover

    Known by many as the ultimate groundcover for dry shade, the increased availability of the useful genus epimedium is expanding its role in the garden. The delicate beauty that these plants and their flowers possess belies their surprisingly tough, long-lasting nature and their ability to perform in the ornamental shade border. As Karen Perkins shares the history and culture of this up-and-coming genus, from its growth habit and propagation to management of pests and diseases and possible planting combinations, attendees will be inspired to experiment with the ever increasing selection of these shade-loving plants. Plants will also be available for sale after the talk. The event, co-sponsored by the Berkshire Botanical Garden and the Berkshire Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society, will take place Saturday, August 6 at the BBG. Sponsor members $15, nonmembers $20. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.

    Karen Perkins is owner of Garden Vision Epimediums, a mail-order nursery offering 160 species and varieties of epimedium along with other choice shade perennials. She lectures frequently at botanic gardens throughout New England.

  • Friday, May 29, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, and Saturday, May 30, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Tower Hill 30th Annual Preview Party and Plant Sale

    On Friday, May 29, from 6:30 – 9 enjoy a silent auction, light fare, cash bar, and an opportunity to purchase prior to Saturday’s plant sale at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston.  Tickets are $30 per person for THBG members, $40 for nonmembers.  On Saturday, THBG members may shop for outstanding plants of all kinds, plus garden accessories, from 9 – 11, and nonmembers are admitted at 11 am.  Premier vendors include Broken Arrow Nursery, Garden Vision Epimediums, My House Leeks, Harvey Farms, The American Conifer Society, and many more.  Visit www.towerhillbg.org  for a complete listing of vendors.

  • Saturday, September 10, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – The Gardener’s Emporium

    Tower Hill Botanic Garden presents the 8th annual Gardeners’ Emporium on Saturday, September 10, from 9 – 3. The Emporium will feature non-profit, regional plant societies, specialty nurseries, and purveyors of distinctive garden ornaments.

    Societies represented include the Bamboo, Cactus & Succulent, Daylily, Hosta, and Miniature Plant. This is the only place this fall where you can find all of these Societies, with the diversity of their respective offerings, gathered in one sale. Each of these groups offers expertise on their plant specialties, as well as hard-to-find specimen plants for sale.

    In addition, niche nurseries and garden accessory companies will offer their unique products for sale. Participating nurseries include Cut it Out, Garden Vision Epimediums (see below,)  Greystone Gardens, Pope’s Pots, The Proper Season, Royal Crest Farms, Stonegate Farm, and more. Finally, Tower Hill’s Gift Shop will provide all kinds of unique gardening supplies and books, and Twigs Café will offer delightful meals, served cafeteria-style.

    Fall is an excellent time for planting, and the Gardeners’ Emporium is a perfect opportunity to find just the right plant, or garden statue, to fill in an empty spot in the garden. The cooler days of September and October, give new plants a chance to establish themselves before the onset of winter. September is also a great time to visit Tower Hill, as many of the annuals and perennials are still putting on a fantastic show. A portion of the proceeds from the sale supports the ongoing development and maintenance of the Garden.  This event is free and open to the public.  For directions, call 508-869-6111, or visit www.towerhillbg.org.