Boston Flora

Tag: Pond Plants

  • Saturday, October 16, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Pond Plant Workshop

    Join Anthony Archer-Wills, water gardening expert, for a workshop at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge on planting formal, and natural ponds and streams. The selection and suitability of plant material for each setting will be discussed. Examples of water gardens during the process and finish will be illustrated. Visit the newly planted pond at the botanical garden and make first hand observations of the plants while discussing their habits and merits. The seminar, to take place Saturday, October 16, from 2;30 – 4, is designed to be a forum for discussion in which all can participate.

    Anthony Archer-Wills has a passion for water gardening and has made it his profession for 40 years. Born in Great Britain, his formal training and early work led him to develop innovative landscaping techniques now used worldwide. His water gardens are found around the world and are featured at Quaker Hill Native Plant Garden in Pawling, NY. $20 for BBG members, $25 for non-members. To register, log on to www.berkshirebotanical.org, or call 413-298-3926.

  • Monday, November 16, 10:00 am – Maintaining Your Landscape – Naturally

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts presents a Horticulture Morning on Monday, November 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at The Espousal Center, 554 Lexington Street, North Waltham, Massachusetts (off Route I-95/128, Exit 27A Totten Pond Road).  Cathy Felton, Current Native Plants Chairman and organic garden expert, will speak on Maintaining Your Landscape – Naturally, using native and dry condition plants in the garden.  A donation of $5, payable at the door, is suggested.  To call for information on cancellations due to snow or storm, call 781-391-0261.  You may also contact Betsy Williams (betsy@betsywilliams.com) or Rita DeLollis (rdelollis@aol.com) for more information on Horticulture Mornings.

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