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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.

March 19, 2008

PRESS CONTACT:

Debra Strick, Marketing and PR Director

508.877.7630 x3501 dstrick@newenglandWILD.org

Steven Ziglar, Marketing and PR Associate

508.877.7630 x3503 sziglar@newenglandWILD.org

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EVENT AND LECTURE LISTINGS THROUGH JUNE 8, 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, April 17 - June 8, 2008 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)

 

April 20   NASami Grand opening -OPEN HOUSE

Come get first selection of 550 species and enjoy FREE refreshments at an open house introducing our new propagator, staff, and garden and conservation enthusiasts

 

May 4   Native Bulbs for Spring Planting ― Join landscape designer and author Laura Eisener and view a dazzling selection of our favorites

May 11   Edible Native Plants ― Mixing native perennials with your garden's vegetables and fruits looks and tastes great!  Learn more from Nasami's Robin Silva

May 18   Consult a Garden Designer ― Here's your chance for a fifteen minute consultation

May 25   Groundcovers Go Native ― Meet Director Ron Wik and discover a tremendous selection of fascinating native choices for your property

June 1   Natural Pest Control ― Jim McSweeney at 1 p.m. followed by Capturing Garden Color with artist Barbara Milot at 2 p.m.

June 8   Top Native Ferns ― Learn about native ferns from author Elizabeth Farnsworth

 

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