Boston Flora

Tag: Uncommon Plants

  • Saturday, February 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The Genus Geranium: Hardy Cranesbills for Every Garden

    Not to be confused with the tender Pelargonium species, the hardy Cranesbills are a diverse group of plants in habitat, foliage and flower suited to practically every gardening situation. The medley of Cranesbills offers up a profusion of blooms in early summer while the fascinating foliage patterns, markings and fall color can provide three-season interest. As manager of the Countess von Zeppelin Nursery in Germany and Director of Horticulture at White Flower Farm, Robert Herman cultivated over 30 species and cultivars of the genus Geranium. He will share his knowledge and provide advice on selecting and raising some of the best plants for New England gardens, on February 16 from 2 – 4 at Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge.

    Robert Herman has over 25 years of experience as a professional horticulturist, almost 7 of which were spent in Europe as “Meister” for the Countess von Zeppelin Nursery in Germany. He served in the horticulture and education departments at the Missouri Botanical Garden; at White Flower Farm he was Director of Horticulture. From 1999-2007, he lead his own international consulting business, Uncommon Plants, specializing in perennials for gardens and green roofs.

    Advance registration is highly recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome, space permitting. BBG members $25, nonmembers $35. Register online at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/genus-geranium-hardy-cranesbills-every-garden

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  • Wednesday, March 3, 9:00 am – New Harmonies in Container Gardening

    The Powisset Garden Club presents this program, open to the public, on Wednesday, March 3, beginning at 9 am at the Dover Town House, 5 Springdale Avenue in Dover, MA.  Katherine Tracey is co-owner of Avant Gardens, a small specialty nursery in Dartmouth, MA.  They grow a wide variety of uncommon plants, with an emphasis on tender perennials.   Kathy has been selecting uncommon plants for the container displays at Avant Gardens for over a decade.  Her years of experience have allowed her to refine the list to the best and easiest choices for easy care for plant combinations.  This slide presentation will introduce you to many new cultivars and start our creative juices flowing.  For additional information log on to http://maclubs.esiteasp.com/powissetgardenclubofdover.