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Tag: native woody plants

  • Sundays, July 9 & July 16, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Native Woody Plant Materials

    Explore the huge variety of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines. You will learn which species grow well in shade, which support local wildlife, and how to stagger plantings for continual bloom, fruit production, and fall color. The two-part Native Plant Trust course on July 9 and 16 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham addresses growth characteristics, cultural requirements, and best horticultural uses. Trevor Smith instructs. $108 for NPT members, $132 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-woody-plant-materials/

  • Thursdays, September 1 – September 15 – Native Woody Plant Materials

    Explore the huge variety of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines in this three session New England Wild Flower Society course taught by Dan Jaffe. Learn which species grow well in shade, which support local wildlife, and how you should stagger your plantings for continuous bloom, fruit production, and fall color. We’ll discuss growth characteristics, cultural requirements, and best horticultural uses. The course will include lectures and walks in the Garden as well as a field trip to The Arnold Arboretum. Bring a bag lunch.

    Thursday, September 1, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Thursday, September 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thursday, September 15, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
    Location: Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA and The Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA. $170 for NEWFS members, $200 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newfs.org.