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Native Plants & Demonstrations
Free Lectures
Native plant experts offer free lectures in May and early June. Afterwards, they help with eco-friendly landscaping suggestions.
August 11, 2008PRESS CONTACT:
Debra Strick, Marketing and PR Director
508.877.7630 x3501 dstrick@newenglandWILD.org
For Images contact: Steven Ziglar, Marketing and PR Associate
508.877.7630 x3503 sziglar@newenglandWILD.org
EVENT AND LECTURE LISTINGS THROUGH September 28, 2008
NATIVE PLANTS & DEMONSTRATIONS
NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY'S NASAMI FARM
New England Wild Flower Society, America’s largest native plant education program proudly presents a series of FREE weekly lecture/demonstrations at Nasami Farm, the Society’s native plant nursery, 128 North Street, Whately, Massachusetts, located just 2 miles from I-91, an hour north of Hartford, Connecticut. Native plant experts share great gardening tips and techniques and afterwards help with eco-landscaping selections. No reservations required. Programs and parking are FREE. 413-397-9922. www.newenglandWILD.org.
Nursery open weekends, Thursdays through Sundays, 10-5, September 4 through October 5, for a selection of 550 native species from Aralia to Zizia. The nursery is now accepting quantity pre-orders for pickup at nursery@newenglandWILD.org. All purchases and memberships support the Society's award-winning plant conservation programs. Members receive discounts on plant and education purchases.
FREE Demos & Events take place Sundays at 1 p.m., rain or shine, no reservations needed (See full details at www.newenglandWILD.org)
September 7 - Native Ornamental Grasses
Landscape designer Owen Wormser highlights some of the finest ornamental grasses for New England.
September 14 - Plant Trees the Right Way
Education director Greg Lowenberg shows you how to plant trees and shrubs like a pro.
September 21 - Consult a Garden Designer
Bring your garden or landscape design questions along with photographs or schematics for a free 15-minute design consultation with experts.
September 28 - Underused Native Perennials
Join Nasami Farm Horticulturist and business Director Ron Wik to discover up-and-coming native wildflower beauties to enhance your perennial display beds and borders.
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