Boston Flora

Tag: Leventritt Garden of Shrubs and Vines

  • Monday, June 9, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Woody Vines for the Garden

    Effective landscape design includes creative development of vertical space, and vines should be considered from the outset. While touring the Leventritt Garden of Shrubs and Vines at the Arnold Arboretum on Monday, June 9 from 6 – 8, horticulturist Jen Kettell will introduce you to an array of woody vines. She will explain their various growth habits and attachment mechanisms which determine how they are best used in the garden. Focusing on floral, foliar, and fruiting characteristics, she’ll recommend both native and exotic vines for a variety of situations. Fee $20 Arboretum member, $30 nonmember. Register online at http://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=1.

  • Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Woody Vines for the Garden

    Effective landscape design includes creative development of vertical space, and vines should be considered from the outset. While touring the Leventritt Garden of Shrubs and Vines, horticulturist Jen Kettell will introduce you to an array of woody vines. She will explain their various growth habits and attachment mechanisms which determine how they are best used in the garden. Focusing on floral, foliar, and fruiting characteristics, she’ll recommend vines for a variety of situations. Fee $20 Arnold Arboretum member, $25 nonmember. Meet at the Dana Greenhouse Classroom at the Arnold Arboretum on Tuesday, June 11, from 6 – 8 pm. Register at www.my.arboretum.harvard.edu.

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  • Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Woody Vines for the Garden

    Effective landscape design includes creative development of vertical space, and vines should be considered from the outset.  While touring the Leventritt Garden of Shrubs and Vines at the Arnold Arboretum, horticulturist Jen Kettell will introduce you to an array of woody vines. She will explain their various growth habits and attachment mechanisms which determine how they are best used in the garden. Focusing on floral, foliar, and fruiting characteristics, she’ll recommend vines for a variety of situations. The class will take place Wednesday, June 15, beginning at 6:30 pm, and is $20 for Arboretum members, $25 for non-members.  To register, call 617-384-5277, or visit https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?/DayPlanner=1023&DayPlannerDate=6/15/2011.