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  • Wednesday, August 16, 5:30 pm – Landscaping in Tune with Nature

    Many of us wish to create a garden that works with nature—not one that fights against it! In this Polly Hill Arboretum presentation on Wednesday, August 16 at 5:30 pm, Dr. Art Cameron, director of the Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens, will share strategies for creating a natural aesthetic in your landscape. Learn which native and exotic plants are tough, but not weedy; beautiful, but not fussy. Art will discuss some of his favorite plants, including a wide assortment of native and non-native herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses suitable for diverse locations. He will also give ideas on how to blend these plants together to design landscapes that are in tune with nature. Learn to create a new look in your garden using some of these great plants. $10 / $5 for PHA members. Sponsored by SBS: The Grain Store. For more information visit www.pollyhillarboretum.org.

  • Saturday, October 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Ornamental Grasses with Robert Herman

    The stature, movement and rustling of grasses make them a unique group of plants for the garden. Join horticulturist and educator Rob Herman at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge on Saturday, October 23, from 10 – noon, to discover the reasons for using grasses, how to place them and how to select the right grasses for any garden. Explore the beautiful grasses, some known and some relatively unknown, for every habitat from sunny, dry locations to wet shady spots. This program is designed for both gardeners new to gardening with grass as well as experts in the field.

    Robert Herman has over 25 years of experience as a professional horticulturist and educator, including seven years in Europe as “Meister” for Countess von Zeppelin Nursery in Germany. He has worked for the Missouri Botanical Garden and as the Director of Horticulture for White Flower Farm. He was recently awarded the 2010 Teaching Award from the American Horticultural Society.  $20 for BBG members, $25 for non-members.  You may register on line at www.berkshirebotanical.org, or call 413-298-3926.