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  • Tuesday, April 26, 10:00 am – Herb, Knot, and Cottage Gardens

    Growing herbs is a right of passage for most gardeners. Many already know how to grow and harvest these essential plants for our kitchens and homes. In this April 26 lecture in the Putnam Building at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, Kelly Orzel of Bowery Beach Farm will discuss various herb garden designs ranging from traditional plans to more unique and specialized arrangements, including knot gardens. Planting suggestions and instructions on how to achieve these geometric patterns will be explained.

    Then we’ll talk about how to grow and use a few of her favorite rare and uncommon herbs including lovage, salad burnet and pelargoniums. And finally we’ll examine various styles, plants and design tips for a cottage garden that integrates herbs.

    Scented pelargoniums and unusual herbs for sale. RSVP to Anne.Stoma@gmail.com by April 19th. Free for NEUHSA members, $5 for HSA and Master Gardeners, $10 for everyone else. Image from www.nittygrittydirtman.com.

  • Monday, December 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Winter Solstice Walk

    Massachusetts Horticultural Society educator Katie Folts will lead a walk on the trails at Elm Bank Reservation, identify plants, and discuss how these plants have adapted to survive cold winters.

    Get outside on Monday, December 21 from 10 – noon and make the most of the shortest days of the year! Reflect on the beauty of the season and walk along the Charles River. Meet at the Putnam Building, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley.

    Mass Hort Members $8, Non-Members $10, Children 12 and Under $3. Sign up online at http://www.masshort.org/eventdetail/217/422|427|430|433/winter-solstice-walk?filter_reset=1

  • Tuesdays, September 25 – October 30, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – A Floral Design Course

    Mass Hort is excited to offer a new program this fall for anyone interested in learning the nuts and bolts of how to do a design for a flower show. This course will be held in the Putnam Building at the Gardens at Elm Bank on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm on the following dates:- 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30. The first class will cover the basics of preparing and entering a show, choosing containers, and selecting plant material. Then, four classes will cover the most popular classes of design competition: traditional, creative, miniature, and craft. Then, for the final session, you’ll execute a design which will be critiqued by experts. The cost of the course is $60 for all 6 classes and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. There is a limit of 40 participants. You may register online or phone 617-933-4963 to register. Full payment must be made by the September 14thdeadline. This course is designed especially for those who would love to enter a flower show but are unsure of how to go about it or are timid and need support and encouragement. A full description of each week’s topic may be found on line at www.masshort.org, where you also may register.