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  • Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Ready, Set, Grow! Starting Seeds for Plants That Will Hit the Ground Growing

    Learn vegetable and flower seed-starting and plant-growing techniques that result in vigorous plants from organic grower Maureen Sullivan of Left Field Farm, in Middlefield, MA. This March 21 Berkshire Botanical Graden workshop from 10 – 1 will focus on indoor sowing and growing-on practices, including preparation of an effective seed-sowing schedule, techniques for successful germination of challenging seeds, and management of plants at various stages of growth. Workshop participants will practice seed sowing and transplanting a variety of plants to take home for the spring and summer growing season. All supplies included in cost.

    Farmer Maureen Sullivan and her partner Mitch Feldmessere, of Left Field Farm in Middlefield, MA, employ certified organic production methods and materials to grow hundreds of carefully selected varieties of heirloom and hybrid annual ornamental, herb, and vegetable plants in their greenhouses. $45 for BBG members, $55 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/ready-set-grow-starting-seeds-plants-will-hit-ground-growing

  • Thursday, December 5, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Seed Anatomy: Beauty and Function

    Seeds are a gateway to another dimension. Join Michael Piantedosi at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on December 5 from 1 – 4 as we journey to the level of the humble, often-overlooked seed. We will focus on seed anatomy and function, with discussion of the relevant terminology for these intricate structures. In addition, we will explore the exceptional beauty of some seeds and the function behind their architecture. $45 for NPT members, $54 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/seed-anatomy-beauty-and-function/

  • Saturday, November 2, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Seed Collecting

    Learn techniques for collecting, storing and stratifying seed to increase your plant collection. Not all plants produce seed that will come true, but our native plants are easy ones to collect, store and grow. The Tower HIll Botanic Garden class will spend some time in the garden collecting seed and discussing how to handle that seed, we will clean some seed and each student will have the opportunity to take home some seed. Finally we will discuss the best ways to germinate most seed. Class takes place November 2 from 1:30 – 4:30 (rain date November 3), and is $39 for Tower Hill members, $53 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org.

    Leslie Duthie is the horticulturist/plant propagator at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary in Wales MA where she gardens for wildlife and habitat types. She has 40 years of experience in native plant gardens.

  • Friday, August 30, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Growing Pollinator-Friendly Plants from Seed Webinar

    Learn how to grow the top New England plants for pollinators from seed. The fates of native plants and pollinators are intricately interwoven; both are essential to the environment. Growing from seed is an affordable solution for creating pollinator habitat in a home gardener’s yard. This Native Plant Trust online class covers all information needed to raise these pollinator powerhouses. Take three live webinars to earn one elective certificate class. $10 for NPT members, $13 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org

  • Sunday, January 20, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Fruits and Seeds Revealed

    Plants need their seeds to move around so they can propagate the next generation. In this New England Wild Flower session on Sunday, January 20 from 10 – noon at Nasami Farm in Whately, participants learn how plants have adapted a variety of ways to disperse their seeds. After a lecture on seed and fruit structures, the class studies examples of some of the adaptations using hand lenses and microscopes. George LoCascio leads the session, which costs $26 for NEWFS members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/fruits-and-seeds-revealed-1

  • Sunday, September 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Rare Plant Seed Collection

    This New England Wild Flower Society class on September 30 from 10 – 2 at Garden in the Woods studies the sustainable process of seed collection from a rare-plant population, as regularly conducted by members of the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP) and Plant Conservation Volunteers (PCV) Program. The session begins with analysis of the protocols for seed collection of New England’s most imperiled species, followed by a visit to Callahan State Park for a mock field exercise. Apply for the PCV Program after this class to sharpen your skills and use them to protect New England’s native plants! Instructor is Michael R. Piantedosi, and the fee is $53 for NEWFS members, $64 for nonmembers. Register at www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Saturday, March 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Fruits and Seeds Revealed

    Plants need their seeds to move around so they can propagate the next generation. On Saturday, March 24 at 6 pm at Nasami Farm in Whately, instructor George LoCascio will look at how plants have adapted a variety of ways to disperse their seeds. After a lecture on seed and fruit structures, we will look at examples of some of the adaptations using hand lenses and microscopes. $26 for New England Wild Flower Society members, $32 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/fruits-and-seeds-revealed#

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  • Saturday, October 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Growing Plants for Pollinators from Seed

    The fates of native plants and pollinators are intricately interwoven; both are essential to our environment. In this New England Wild Flower Society class on October 28 from 6 – 8 at Nasami Farm, Kate Stafford will teach you how to grow the best native plants for pollinators from seed—an affordable solution for creating pollinator habitat in your yard.  Image below by Maryanne Duca. $30 for NEWFS members, $36 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/growing-plants-for-pollinators-from-seed

  • Saturday, September 16, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Seeing Seeds: A Journey into the World of Seedheads, Pods and Fruit

    Though small, often unnoticed and not examined carefully, seeds are simply amazing—what they look like, what they do, how they do it, as they work towards their astounding goal of self-replication. The Berkshire Botanical Garden will explore the topic on Saturday, September 16 at 12:30 pm. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.  BBG Members: $15; Nonmembers: $20

  • Saturday, April 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Seed Starting Workshop

    This April 22nd hands-on workshop at Elm Bank, led by Mass Hort Seed to Table Educator Hannah Traggis, will have you start your own seeds to take home for your garden. Through a series of demonstrations, you will learn the proper care and handling of a variety of young seedlings. You will also practice transplanting to promote the sturdiest and healthiest seedlings! Seeds and materials will be provided. Feel free to bring your own selection of seeds to plant. The class will be held from 10 – 12.

    Hannah Traggis manages Mass Hort’s edible gardens throughout The Gardens at Elm Bank. She oversees the Seed to Table vegetable garden which produces more than 4,000 pounds of produce each year to support our educational mission and local food pantries. Mass Hort Members: $20; General Admission: $30. Register online at www.masshort.org.