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  • Saturday, March 24, 11:00 am – Pruning Essentials

    Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland, is holding a free workshop on Saturday, March 24, beginning at 11 am, on Pruning Essentials. Proper pruning enhances flower production and the overall health and beauty of woody plants. Now is a perfect time of year to get started! Participants will learn when to prune, how to decide what to remove, and how to make proper cuts. There will be an indoor session followed by a demonstration using existing specimens in the landscape at Russell’s. Bring your questions!

    This workshop will be led by Julie Thornton, a Master Gardener and pruning professional. For more information and directions, visit www.russellsgardencenter.com.

  • Saturdays through March 10, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market

    What will you find at the indoor farmers’ market? Local farmers grow root crops during the summer, and these can be stored and sold during the winter months. High tunnels and greenhouses make it possible for farmers to provide greens and herbs year round. Additional farm items include meat (beef, chicken, pork & lamb), mushrooms, cheese, eggs, maple products, honey, cornmeal, yarn and other farm fiber goods. The market will also host specialty food vendors selling locally produced pasta, jams, salsa, pickles, granola, gelato, hummus, coffee, hot cocoa, baked goods, root beer, salts & sugars, nuts, sauces & marinades, all-natural dog treats. Seating is available in our lush greenhouse to enjoy gourmet breakfast and lunch. Special events this year include Farm Fiber Days (formerly known as Wool Days) on Saturday 21, and on Saturday, January 28 the second annual Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day, with eight wineries offering samples of their wine. For a complete list of participating farms, visit http://www.russellsgardencenter.com/wayland_winter_mkt.html.

  • Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Annual Winter Garden Fair

    Come to Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland, on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, from 10 – 4 each day, for a dose of spring.  Get rid of your winter blahs with views of exotic birds, tasty Farmers’ Market treats, informational booths, and more.  Planning is still underway, but log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com for details and directions.  Photo by Jenn Forman Orth.

  • Sunday, November 7, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Annual Holiday Special with Laura Carlo

    Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland, will host its 21st Annual Holiday Decor Presentation on Sunday, November 7, from 1 – 4 pm.  Laura Carlo, popular host on WGBH Classical radio 99.5 will be on hand for this festive afternoon of music, food sampling, and an in-person demonstration of beautiful holiday decorations crafted by Laura herself, with the help of Russell’s designers.  There is no fee for this event.  For directions and more information, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com, or call 508-358-2283.

  • Friday, August 6, 7:45 am – 5:00 pm – Spend a Day with P. Allen Smith

    Travel with Russell’s Garden Center’s staff for P. Allen Smith Day at Pleasant View Gardens, Loudon, New Hampshire.

    * Hear from gardening expert P. Allen Smith
    * Tour the Proven Winners Display Garden, which includes more than 500 varieties of annuals, perennials, and shrubs
    * Receive a copy of Proven Winners’ 2010 Gardeners’ Idea Book
    * Preview 2011 Proven Winners plants and P. Allen Smith’s Platinum Collection
    * Enjoy a continental breakfast and a catered lunch
    * Have your picture taken with Allen
    * Greenhouse and facility tour
    * Book signing

    Registration / Cancellation Refund Deadline:
    July 10, 2010

    The cost of the trip is $45.00 per person, which includes bus transportation, continental breakfast & lunch.  Sign up today by calling 508-358-2283. Seating is limited.  The bus leaves from Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland promptly at 7:45 am.

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  • Saturday, May 22, 10:30 am – Vegetable Gardening

    Join Russell’s Garden Center’s vegetable gardeners for tips on caring for your vegetable plants over the summer.  On Saturday, May 22 at 10:30 am, find out how to fertilize and water, stake and harvest your crops.  All questions welcome, and the advice session is free.  For directions, call 508-358-2283, or log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com.  Russell’s is located at 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland.

  • Saturday, May 8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Rose Advice

    Andy Langley of Conard-Pyle Roses will be in the Russell’s Garden Center rose yard to help you select the perfect rose for your garden. Since its founding in 1897, The Conard-Pyle Co. has evolved from a retail mail order firm specializing in roses, to a wholesale container nursery. Today, they grow an extensive range of perennials, ground covers, grasses, woody ornamental plants and roses (see the Knock Out rose below.)

    As one of the pioneer container growers on the East Coast and currently one of the largest and most respected, Conard-Pyle has over 5 million plants growing in its Pennsylvania and Maryland nurseries. In the San Joaquin Valley of California, it grows an equal quantity of Star® Roses.

    Over 75 years ago, Robert Pyle laid the foundation that still exists at The Conard-Pyle Co. today. A beautiful garden begins with exceptional plants. By establishing friendships with nurseries and hybridizers all over the world, Pyle expanded its horticultural palette. These friendships have allowed them to work with some of the world’s most innovative nurseries to introduce plants that have passed the ultimate test — the rigorous American climate.  The event is free. For more information, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com, or call 508-358-2283.

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  • Saturday, May 1, 10:30 am – Culinary Herbs

    The Russell’s Garden Center Herb Ladies will talk about growing and cooking with culinary herbs.  Bring in your favorite herbal recipes and traditions to share with everyone.  Admission free.  For more information and directions to Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com, or call 508-358-2283.

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  • Thursday, November 12, 4 – 8 pm – Ladies’ Night Out

    Come to Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland, Massachusetts on Thursday, November 12, from 4 – 8 pm, and enjoy Ladies’ Night, the annual event everyone looks forward to.  For more information, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com.

  • Saturday, October 18, 2:00 pm – Who’s Watching You?

    Come to Russells Garden Center in Wayland on Saturday, October 18, beginning at 2 pm, for an up-close encounter with live owls! Presentation by Naturalist Marcia Wilson of Eyes on Owls and hosted at Russell’s as part of its Bird Lovers’ Weekend (October 17 and 18, 11 – 4). The program includes a slide show and is a wonderfully interactive and entertaining way to learn about these secretive birds. Bring your camera!
    Adults $8.00, Children (4-14) $5.00. Seating is limited to 60. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Please call 508-358-2283.  For directions to Russell’s, and for more information on Bird Lovers’ Weekend activities, log on to www.russellsgardencenter.com.

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