Boston Flora

Tag: hands-on demonstration

  • Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – What Do You Mean Your Don’t Grow Herbs?

    This lecture demonstration at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road, West Stockbridge on Saturday, August 14 from 10 – noon, is an examination of plants you shouldn’t be without in your garden. Herbs are easy and wonderful to grow in both the vegetable and flower garden setting. Learn about the familiar and not so familiar herbs and how to cultivate them. This is a hands-on demonstration with live plant material. Following the talk enjoy a tour through the botanical garden’s historic herb garden. The instructors will share their enthusiasm for these humble but essential garden plants.

    Jack and Kathy Donohue have been gardening together for over 40 years. They have been members of the Herb Society of America for twenty five years and they were inducted into the Rosemary Circle of the Society in 2008. They have both been Chairperson of the CT Unit of the Herb Society of America. Both worked at White Flower Farm for 10 years, feeding their addiction for plants: any plants, anywhere at any time!  $18 for BBG members, $24 for nonmembers.  Register on line at www.berkshirebotanical.org, or call 413-298-3926.

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  • Saturday, March 27, 1:00 – 2:30 pm and 3:00 – 4:30 pm – Seeding Workshop Sessions at Allandale Farm

    Join the experts at Allandale Farm, 259 Allandale Road, Brookline on Saturday, March 27 for a hands-on demonstration of seeding vegetable starts for your home garden. You’ll begin with a brief discussion on seed selection and equipment and then dive right in to planting. Allandale Farm will provide seeding pots/trays and germinating mix. Bring your own seeds or purchase seeds from the hundreds of varieties they will have available for you at the farm. Materials fee of $10 is payable on the day of the workshop. Email allandale@allandalefarm.com to sign-up for either session #1 ( 1 – 2:30 pm) or #2 (2:30 – 4 pm).

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  • Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 pm – Compost Tea for the Home Gardener

    During this hands on demonstration at Long Hill in Beverly, Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 9 beginning at 6 pm, organic landscaper Javier Gil will teach the fundamentals of compost, soil microbiology, and why compost tea is the hottest new trend in gardening.  Compost tea is used to promote beneficial bacteria, add nutrients to the soil, suppress disease and fungi, and increase overall health in plants. Javier will demonstrate how to make your own compost tea at home with a few simple supplies.  Sponsored by the Trustees of Reservations, the fee is $8 for TTOR members, $10 for non members.  Call 978-921-1944, x 4018 to register, or email bzschau@ttor.org.  Driving directions may be found at www.ttor.org.