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  • Wednesday, January 11, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Naturalistic Gardening

    Some prefer the pomp and precision of a formal landscape, while others enjoy gardens inspired by nature. Learn how to take inspiration from the mountains, rivers, and fields of New England and create beautiful, naturalistic gardens. Dan Jaffe will cover every topic from plant selection and layout to sustainable practices.

    This January 11 class is part of New England Wild Flower Society’s Urban Gardening Series, a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by Society staff in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA). Cosponsored with the Cambridge Conservation Commission.

  • Wednesday, February 6, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Design-less Gardening: A Naturalistic Approach

    Disregard traditional design rules and adopt a new approach to garden design.  Look to nature for your inspiration.  What clues can you take from your landscape to help you provide the right plant for the right place?  Learn to evaluate sunlight, moisture, soil and other factors to encourage a successful garden that does not require many inputs in the way of watering, fertilizing, or extra coddling on you part.  Create a low maintenance garden that actively supports the environment and provides beauty for all – people and pollinators alike.  Registrations for this Wednesday, February 6 class, 10 – noon, at Garden in the Woods is limited.  Co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscaping Association and the New England Wild Flower Society, and led by Dan Jaffee, the cost is $26 for sponsor members and $32 for nonmembers.  Register by calling 617-436-5838, or email ela.info@comcast.net.  Photo courtesy of www.hbgbs.org.uk.

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  • Thursday, October 25, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Design-less Gardening: A Naturalistic Approach

    Disregard traditional design rules and adopt a new approach to garden design. Look to nature for your inspiration. What clues can you take from your landscape to help you provide the right plant for the right place? Learn to evaluate sunlight, moisture, soil and other factors to encourage a successful garden that does not require many inputs in the way of watering, fertilizing, extra coddling on your part. Create a low maintenance garden that actively supports the environment and provides beauty for all– people and pollinators alike.

    Dan Jaffe is currently a Propagator and Stock Beds’ Grower at the New England Wild Flower Society, and he will speak as part of the Thursdays at the Hort series on October 25 at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley.

    Presentations will begin at 7pm and go until all questions are answered. The classes are priced at $12 for members and $15 for non-members unless otherwise indicated. There is no need to pre-register and you may pay at the class. For directions visit www.masshort.org.