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Tag: Jo Ann Whitehead

  • Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Season Extenders

    Boston Natural Areas Network urges you – Don’t Stop Now!  Join Jo Ann Whitehead, BNAN Garden Educator, on Saturday, October 16, at 10 am at City Natives, 30 Edgewater Drive in Mattapan, and learn what vegetables you can keep growing with a little low-tech protection against cold weather.  This workshop will cover what plants will thrive in cool and cold weather, and inexpensive ways to keep growing longer in the fall – and earlier next Spring.  Free, but registration is required.  To register, email info@bostonnatural.org, or phone 617-542-7696.

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  • Saturday, June 12, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Growing Vegetables in Containers

    City Natives, 30 Edgewater Drive in Mattapan, is the location of a second class on Saturday, June 12, from 1 – 2:30, this time dealing with the subject of container gardens, which offer many benefits to the urban gardener in terms of beauty, practicality, and most importantly, produce close at hand.  Jo Ann Whitehead, BNAN Garden Educator, will cover the techniques used to design, create, and maintain successful container vegetable gardens.  Reservations required.  Call BNAN at 617-542-7696, or email info@bostonnatural.org.

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  • Saturday, June 12, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Vegetable Garden Basics

    The Boston Natural Areas Network will help you maximize your vegetable garden experience on Saturday, June 12, from 10 – 11:30 am at City Natives, 30 Edgewater Drive in Mattapan.  Learn about soil building, plant spacing, water conservation, and how to develop a garden schedule.  Jo Ann Whitehead will give you answers regarding crop rotation advantages, succession planting, and ideal planting times for the season.  Reservations required. Call BNAN at 617-542-7696, or email info@bostonnatural.org.

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  • Saturday, March 20, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm – Boston Natural Areas Network 35th Annual Gardeners Gathering

    On Saturday, March 20, from 11 – 5, the Boston Natural Areas Network will hold its signature event at the Curry Student Center, Northeastern University, Boston (pictured below).  Join over 300 community and backyard gardeners for plenary sessions, workshops, community gardener awards, information gallery, door prizes, and much more.  Contact Jo Ann Whitehead at joann@bostonnatural.org, or call 617-542-7696, x 15 for more information.  This event is free.  To see a map of the event location, log on to www.bostonnatural.org.

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