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Tag: Weeds

  • Thursday, March 27, 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern – Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager, Online

    Many a gardener, flower lover, or backyard farmer hates that most dreaded of garden chores: getting rid of weeds. Tama Matsuoka Wong offers a new approach to many plants deemed undesirable: manage them, turn them into delicious food, teas, structures….in other words reap their abundance. A self-described “failed” gardener turned garden contrarian, she looks to cues as to what plants grow wild naturally in situ and, besides that, sells many pounds of invasive weeds to markets and chefs. On a more personal level, she will share with you the “why” of her latest book Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager (Hardie Grant North America 2024): why weeds sit at the juncture of our food, environment and health, and how to use the most common weeds that grow around you. This New Directions in the American Landscape webinar will take place March 27 at 3 pm. $42. Register at www.ndal.org

  • Thursday, March 12, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Design-less Gardening: A Natural Approach

    Traditional gardening methods can result in lovely landscapes but come with a high price in terms of maintenance. In this March 12 Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Horticulture Morning , Dan Jaffe invites us to rethink the old rules of gardening so we can spend less time working and more time enjoying our gardens. The class will take place at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, beginning at 10 am

    How many inches of bark mulch is needed between plants? Are there alternatives to bark mulch? Should weeds be pulled or are there other management strategies? Is it necessary to clean the garden every fall or are there habitat benefits to skipping some of the cleanup? Some gardening rules make sense; and others do not.

    Join Dan for an exploration of the rules of gardening and learn how to build beautiful, resilient, and ecologically viable gardens without the services of a full-time gardener. Dan Jaffe earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from NEWFS (now the Native Plant Trust). After interning at Garden in the Woods, Dan worked for a year as Plant Sales Coordinator at the Garden. Suggested donation: $5 at the door. Rsvp to mistyfloral@yahoo.com

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  • Thursday, August 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – The Best Weeds

    Thursday, August 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – The Best Weeds

    What are weeds? Why do they exist and how can we make use of them? What roles do these plants play in our ecosystems? There is a vast difference between Japanese knotweed and a native violet or goldenrod. Join Dan Jaffe, photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens, at Garden in the Woods on August 8 from 1 – 3 for a fascinating discussion about which weeds to love and how to avoid the rest. $26 for NPT members, $32 for nonmembers. Register at www.nativeplanttrust.org.

  • Sunday, June 23, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Know Your Weeds

    Weeds can be a menace in the garden, but if you know how to identify, control, and even use them, they can be no problem! Join The Trustees on Sunday, June 23 from 11 – 12:30 at the Minton Stable Community Garden, 110 Williams Street in Jamaica Plain for a free weed walk around a lush community garden and park and learn about some common weeds that you can use for food or medicine, as well as how to control the less desirable weeds. We’ll sample some herbal tea and talk about the preparation methods and health benefits of the plants we find.

    Registration is not required but it does help us plan and get in touch with you if anything changes. Call 617-542-7696 x 2115 or email mdelima@thetrustees.org.

  • Saturday, December 1, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Weeds and Wildflowers in Winter

    This New England Wild Flower Society class on December 1 from 11 – 2 focuses on the identification of herbaceous plants in winter—both native and naturalized species of wildflowers and grasses. Students look closely at the distinctive winter characteristics of these species that allow them to be identified well past their flowering and fruiting period. The session, taught by Ted Elliman, will take place at the Barber Town Reservation in Sherborn. $28 for NEWFS members, $35 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newenglandwild.org. Image from www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org.

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  • Thursday, March 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Weeds

    What is a weed? Why do weeds appear? How should we remove them? Are some weeds beneficial? The answers to these questions are not always straightforward. For instance, violets are one of the most important plants for fritillary butterflies, and yet they are labelled weeds. Goldenrods, which provide more wildlife benefit than any other herbaceous plant in the flora, are also considered weeds. Join Dan Jaffe at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Thursday, March 22 from 9 – 12 for a fascinating discussion of weeds and their place in the landscape. Co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance. $40 for members of sponsoring organizations, $48 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/weeds

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  • Thursday, June 8, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Weed Walkabout

    Correct weed identification is an important first step in the development of an effective weed management program. Join Randy Prostak, Extension Weed Specialist at UMass Extension, on Thursday, June 8 from 4 – 6 for a walk through the landscape of Bird Park, 251 Washington Street in East Walpole, for an up-close look at weed problems in diverse habitats in the park. Held rain or shine. Preregistration required as space is limited; the cost is $50/$45 per person for three or more registrations from the same organization (10% discount). Online registrations include an additional service fee. Register at http://ag.umass.edu/events/weed-walkabout-2, or call Ellen Weeks at 413-545-0895.

  • Saturday, November 5, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Enemies with Benefits: Are Some Non-Native Weeds Friends?

    Although many invasive plants seem to cause only harm, certain long-present, abundant species may provide important ecosystem services, including providing habitat for native plants and wildlife. Join Berkshire Botanical Garden Director of Hudsonia Erik Kiviat, for a deeper understanding of the benefits and detriments of some nonnative plants, including, but not limited to, commonly feared invasives such as Phragmites, purple loosestrife, and knotweed. The lecture will take place at Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge on Saturday, November 5 beginning at 1 pm, and is free to BBG members, $10 for nonmembers. Register at www.berkshirebotanical.org. Image from http://www.themillbrookindependent.com.

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  • Thursday, August 22, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Weed Identification Workshop

    Travel down to Sandwich on Thursday, August 22 for a Weed Identification Workshop with Les Lutz.  This horticultural workshop will take place at the Heritage Museum & Gardens, and advance registration plus an additional fee is required.  For complete information visit www.heritagemuseumandgardens.org.

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  • Thursday, July 25, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Solutions for Common Weed Problems

    Randy Prostak, UMass Extention Weed Specialist, will speak at Elm Bank on Thursday, July 25 beginning at 7 pm as part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Thursdays at the Hort speaker series. While there are more than 2,200 weeds found in Massachusetts there are roughly 15 to 20 that cause repeated grievance to the homeowner in their gardens. Join Randy Prostak as he identifies the most common problems and ways to prevent or eradictate them with the least amount of detrimental impact to the environment. $10 for Mass Hort members, $15 for non members. Register at www.masshort.org.

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