The State of Massachusetts

The Garden Conservancy Open Days Program
Admission to each private garden: $5. Rain or shine. No reservations required.
Garden Conservancy
Cold Spring, NY
1-888-842-2442 or www.opendaysprogram.org

Arnold Arboretum Events
February 11 - Grafting Techniques for Ornamental Trees 9-4
Jack Alexander, Arboretum plant propagator. Learn methods of grafting, make graft unions using deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. (Simple aftercare will be required until planting out in late spring.) If you own pruning shears or grafting knife, bring them. You must sign an assumption-of-risk-and-release form in order to practice the techniques taught in class. Fee, Dana Greenhouses
February 15 - The Birds and The Trees 7-8:30
Photographer, field biologist Brooks Matthewson, illustrates connections between avian and plant life, particularly the way birds use urban oases like the Arboretum during migrations. Free, registration requested. Hunnewell Building. His work is part of "Aviflora" photography exhibit on display in Hunnewell Building, Now thru March 11.
February 28 - Growing Potential: Gardening Behind Bars 7-8:30
James Jiler, former Director of Greenhouse Project, Horticultural Society of New York, a horticultural job training program for inmates at NYC's Rikers Island prison, author Doing Time in the Garden, speaks on re-directing prisoners’ lives through horticulture. James Jiler, Founder, Urban GreenWorks, CEO, Native Splendor Designs. Fee. At Trinity Church
Register: http://my.arboretum.harvard.edu or 617-536-0094 x225
February 29 - Phytotechnologies: A Productive Planting Approach 6
Presenters: Niall Kirkwood, Professor of Landscape Architecture and Technology, Harvard Graduate School of Design, and Kate Kennen, Principal, Kennen Landscape Architecture. Topic: Phytotechnology, the ability of plants to uptake and remove contaminates from soil. Presentation covers fundamentals of phytotechnology, advantages and limits of plant-based cleanup, and implications for future integration in design and planning. Current case studies presented. 6pm refreshments; 6:30 Presentation. Hunnewell Building. Fee. Offered with Boston Soc. of Landscape Arch.
March 17 or April 21 - Workshop: Growing Plants from Seeds 9-1
There’s nothing more satisfying to a gardener than growing plants from seeds. Jack Alexander, Plant Propagator, Arnold Arboretum, shares techniques for starting plants from seeds. For beginners and those who have been frustrated. Leave with selection of seeds raring to grow. Aftercare necessary.
Fee. Dana Greenhouse Classroom
March 24 - Planning and Creating a Compact Orchard 9-11
Become a backyard orchardist and grow your own fruit! Step-by-step workshop teaches all you need to know to plan and create a compact orchard. Part of workshop outside in orchard for pruning demonstration, so dress accordingly. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Fee. At Wakefield Estate, Milton, MA
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway
Jamaica Plain
Phone: (617)524-1718 ext. 160, (617) 384-5209 www.arboretum.harvard.edu

Roslindale Green and Clean Events
Roslindale Green & Clean, Inc.
PO Box 228
Roslindale
www.roslindalegreenandclean.org/index.html
jeff.chasin@gmail.com

Historic New England Events
Historic New England
Lyman Estate Greenhouses
185 Lyman Street
Waltham
Information: 781-891-1985 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

Berkshire Botanical Garden Events
Berkshire Botanical Garden
www.berkshirebotanical.org

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