Boston Flora

Tag: winter shrubs

  • Wednesday, February 3, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Wetland Shrubs in Winter

    Learn to identify wetland shrubs using branching patterns, bud and bark characteristics, habitat, persistent fruits, galls, and marcescent leaves with Roland “Boot” Boutwell on Wednesday, February 3 from 10 – 2. Garden in the Woods provides an excellent field site for study. We will begin with a short session indoors, then head into the Garden for a close look at almost twenty native New England shrubs that grow in and around wetlands. Bring a bag lunch and a hand lens if you have one, and dress for the weather. Cosponsored with the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. Sponsoring member price $53, nonmember $64. Register online at www.newfs.org. Image of red osier dogwood from www.watershedco.com.

  • Saturday, January 23, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Bare Trees and Naked Shrubs

    No leaves? No problem! Boot Boutwell and the New England Wild Flower Society will use a combination of branching patterns, bud and bark characteristics, habitat, persistent fruits, galls, and marcescent leaves to help identify woody plants in winter. The program will begin indoors at the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary on 127 Combs Road in Easthampton, Massachusetts. We will then head outdoors to the Sanctuary for a close-up look at 15- 20 common trees and shrubs. The program will conclude indoors with a twig quiz and a hot beverage. Bring a bag lunch and a hand lens if you have one. Co-sponsored with Massachusetts Audubon Society. $25 for members of a sponsoring organization, $30 for nonmembers. Register online at www.newfs.org. Image of Arcadia in winter courtesy of the Boston Globe.

  • Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Sensational Winter Plants

    Joann Vieira, Horticulture Director of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, will share information about a variety of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants that add sparkle to the winter scenery on Wednesday, November 10, from 7 – 8:30 pm.  She’ll also discuss cultural tips and ideas on thoughtful siting.  $10 THBG members, $12 non-members.  To register, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.