Boston Flora

Tag: Heronswood Nursery

  • Wednesday, May 20, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – Spring Ephemerals Webinar

    Join Darrah Cole on May 20 from noon – 1 Eastern time for a virtual walk along The Greenway in April and May to discover the surprising delights of spring ephemeral and bulbs. These plants are among the first to emerge and bloom in the spring providing a preview of the lushness and color to come. They also offer early nectar and refuge to native bees and insects providing vital support, along with the early blooming trees, to these important pollinators.The Greenway has increased the spring show by adding a wide variety of non native bulbs to the group of early Northeast natives. By mixing in species tulips, fritillaria, chionodoxa and more we have a lively show throughout the early gardening season.

    Darrah Cole is Senior Horticulturist and Designer at the Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway in Boston. Before joining the Conservancy staff in 2011, Darrah managed private, historic estate gardens in Maine and Massachusetts and worked at Heronswood Nursery in Kingston, WA. She has actively employed organic growing methods professionally since 1995 and maintains AOLCP and MCH certifications.

    Free. Register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/ephemerals/

  • Saturday, April 16, 2:00 pm – New and Exciting Perennials, Shrubs, Vines and Trees for American Gardens

    Daniel Hinkley is a world-renowned plantsman, garden writer, horticulturist, and nurseryman.  He is best known for establishing Heronswood Nursery in Washington state, and for collecting, propagating and naming varieties of plants new to the North American nursery trade.  Mr. Hinkley will appear at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Saturday, April 16 at 2 pm to speak on New and Exciting Perennials, Shrubs, Vines and Trees for the American Garden.  Tower Hill members $30, non-members $45.  Register online at www.towerhillbg.org, or call 508-869-6111, ext 124.