Dahlias: Selection & Cultivation
Dahlias: Selection & Cultivation
Join dahlia lover and horticulturist Courtney Locke to learn the best methods for growing these stunning gems. We’ll cover all...
Join dahlia lover and horticulturist Courtney Locke to learn the best methods for growing these stunning gems. We’ll cover all...
In this panel presentation, four CMBG horticulturists will review their top five perennials, from longtime favorites to new darlings from...
Choosing native plants for your landscape should be fun and creative, not daunting or complicated! When you consider plants in...
Whether designing one garden or several, the first step is to understand the history and significance of garden design before...
Geography and cultural history are pertinent factors for decisions made in garden design, particularly in New England’s unique and diverse...
Trevor Smith, owner of LandEscapes, is a Green Infrastructure (GI) expert for both residential and commercial properties. In this session, he will discuss how to reenvision a property’s water issues as positive and effective opportunities. Whether there's too little or too much, Trevor will explore problem-solving strategies such as water collection, retention, repurposing, or directing in order to support surrounding habitat.
Growing vegetables is enormously rewarding, especially when you start them from the tiniest of seeds. Witnessing and nurturing the growth of a plant, particularly one that nourishes in return, provides immeasurable fulfillment. Professional vegetable grower John Fromer invites gardeners of any ability, ages 14-adult, to learn about the selection and process of growing vegetables and herbs, whether started in your home or sown directly in your garden bed.
Whether as a refresher or a first foray into pruning, students gain confidence in this workshop and demonstration covering pruning...
Beginning a base plan for a plan-view design of your garden may not be the most exciting part of the...
In this panel presentation, four CMBG horticulturists will review their top five annuals, from longtime favorites to new darlings from...
Tuesdays, March 22 and 29 | Countless new terms and often-conflicting advice can make gardening intimidating, not only for newcomers, but also for those who have been gardening for years. In this course, we’ll set gardeners up for success in the potentially overwhelming world of horticulture. Using practical, real-life examples and engaging activities, we'll review how plants are named and classified, basic plant anatomy, and how environmental factors can influence plant growth.
Soils, mulches, and amendments are fundamental for growing plants successfully indoors or out, but it’s easy to become confused, overwhelmed,...
Whether designing a secret garden or an extensive wildflower garden, it’s critical to run an assessment of the setting—built features,...
In orienting students to the Certicificate in Native Plants and Ecological Horticulture, we welcome both new and continuing students. Classes are open to those not pursuing the certificate, though priority will be given to program enrollees.