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C ALENDAR & COUR SES2018-2019 Fall & Winter Programs

Massachusetts Horticultural Society

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WelcomeMassachusetts Horticultural Society (Mass Hort) continues to be busy throughout the fall and winter months. In this catalog, you will find dozens of lectures, workshops, and courses meant to inspire and educate. There are also events like the Festival of Trees, now in its tenth year, which has become an annual holiday activity for friends and families throughout the area. We are excited to welcome thousands of visitors to this event as well as to see the competitions and exhibits of Mass Hort at the Flower Show in Boston this coming March.

More people than ever have attended classes in 2018! I hope you will join us to learn more about gardening, to improve your landscape, or to develop a plant-inspired art form.

New this year, Wellesley College Botanic Gardens will be offering their art classes at The Gardens at Elm Bank while their site is under construction. They have welcomed our members to register at lower rates. Also, the New England Unit of the Herb Society of America, in continuation of our long-standing partnership, has opened their programs to Mass Hort members. We are grateful to these esteemed organizations and hope you will take advantage of this new benefit.

We have classes for all levels, whether you are a novice gardener or flower designer, or a professional grower—I’m sure you will find something as you peruse our class offerings. Mass Hort is here to support and develop your love and exploration of the wonderful world of horticulture.

I hope to see you in the classroom, the gardens, and the exhibit halls.

Warm regards,

Katherine K. MacdonaldPresident

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Our MissionFounded in 1829, Massachusetts Horticultural Society is dedicated to encouraging the science and practice of horticulture and to developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment.

Support Massachusetts Horticultural Society with a Gift TodayMass Hort is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. Your gift supports our beautiful 36-acre campus of gardens and open spaces, educational programs, and preservation of this historic location. For information, please call the Development Office at 617-933-4945, email elawrence@masshort.org, or visit: www.masshort.org/support.

Members receive exceptional benefits, including:

Join Mass Hort Today! Your membership to Massachusetts Horticultural Society helps to

advance our mission to promote the science and art of horticulture.

To learn more or to join, visit www.masshort.org/memberships

or call 617-933-4961

b Deep discounts at lectures and workshops b Free admission to The Gardens at Elm Bankb 10% discount at participating nurseries and

garden centersb One Year subscription (6 issues) to Fine Gardening

magazine

b $25 gift certificate to Stonegate Gardens

b $25 gift certificate to Weston Nurseries

b Admission to over 300 gardens and arboreta here at home and across the country

b and much more!

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OCTOBERFall Floral Arrangement WorkshopThursday, October 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman Room Using late season flowers and foraged material, learn the basic techniques of floral design in this workshop led by Barbara Rietscha, owner of Field & Vase. You will learn about the selection of flowers, design, color composition, and care of your arrangement. We’ll also talk about the advantage of local flowers. All flowers and supplies will be provided and you’ll go home with a beautiful arrangement.$45 members/$60 general admission

A Lecture on DahliasThursday, October 11, 10 a.m. – noon (social hour followed by lecture at 11) Putnam BuildingAuthor of “The Addicted Gardener” column, Donna Lane has been dabbling in dahlias since 1967. Like many others, she was given a plant by a co-worker and has been hopelessly hooked ever since. In this presentation she’ll share information on varieties and care of dahlias. This presentation is hosted by the New England Unit of the Herb Society of America, and is open to Mass Hort members and guests as space allows.$22 members/$30 general admission

Help with HostasSaturday, October 13, 9 – 11 a.m.The Gardens at Elm BankSpend a morning in our shade garden and learn about hosta maintenance and varieties. After a quick tutorial from our horticulturists, you’ll get hands-on experience properly dividing and transplanting hostas, and find out about their habits and ideal growing conditions. $5 member (and Hosta Society members)/ $15 general admission

Under the Spell of SucculentsSunday, October 14, 1 – 2 p.m.Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston MASucculent nursery owner Jeff Moore introduces us to the world of cultivated succulents, offering insight into how we engage with these plants, from the casual enthusiast to collectors and growers. Learn about their use in container gardening, landscaping, bonsai, and more. Moore will also showcase the major genera, including aloes, euphorbias, agaves, cacti, crassulas, and kalanchoes, with stunning images and plenty of opportunity for questions. $10 members/$20 general admission

Fall into Your GardenTuesday, October 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomHorticultural educator Warren Shepard will help you put your garden to bed, preparing it for another great season ahead. He’ll review pruning and propagation techniques, fall planting advice, and discuss what you can do to care for your garden now and through the winter. $12 members/$20 general admission

The Honorary Medals DinnerThursday, October 18, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Hunnewell BuildingThe Honorary Medals Dinner continues Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s 118-year tradition of awarding medals to individuals and organizations for their contributions to excellence in horticulture. This year’s awardee for the George Robert White Medal of Honor, Margaret Roach, the host of “A Way to Garden” podcast, garden writer, and horticulturist, will deliver the keynote address. This event is a fundraiser to help support Mass Hort’s horticultural mission. Please join us for dinner and an evening of celebration. $125/person Pre-registration required

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Drawing and Painting for the Petrified Thursdays, October 18 – November 8, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Putnam BuildingIn this four-week course, Wellesley College Friends of Botanic Gardens’ Education Director Sarah Roche encourages your observational skills to grow as you experiment with line drawings and the accurate representation of botanical forms. Leap into watercolor painting with a series of fun exercises.$125 members/$150 general admission

Composting WorkshopSunday, October 21, 10 a.m. – noonPutnam BuildingSenior Horticulturist Hannah Traggis will review the different types of compost systems you can set up on a home-scale. She will present the biology of the compost pile and help you understand the maintenance required for healthy compost. $25 members/$35 general admission

Understanding and Controlling Invasive PlantsThursday, October 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomThis talk will be an introduction to common invasive plants found in the Northeast. Horticulturist and Ecological Landscaping Alliance Board member Bruce Wenning will discuss why these new pests of the landscape are dangerous to the ecology and sustainability of unmanaged landscapes, and what you can do to manage these plants at home. $12 members/$20 general admission

A Pumpkin Full of FlowersSaturday, October 27, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Putnam BuildingPeter Pumpkin Eater kept his wife in a pumpkin shell, but you can fill your hollowed-out pumpkin with vibrant autumn flowers, preserved leaves, and seasonal grains to create a grand welcome to Halloween, America’s favorite scary holiday. Families with young children are welcome to create an

arrangement together. Please bring floral scissors and an apron to class—pumpkin cleaning can be messy! $65 members/$80 general admission

East Meets West Tour of the ArboretumTuesday, October 30, 10 a.m. – noonArnold Arboretum, Boston, MAMeet us at the Arnold Arboretum for a special tour highlighting familiar native plants and their Asian cousins. Hear stories about how these plants come together. We’ll also check out the bonsai collection of the Larz Anderson Collection of Japanese Dwarfed Trees.$12 members/$20 general admission

NOVEMBERLandscape Design for Your ResidenceWednesdays, November 1 – 15, 7 – 9 p.m.Education Building, Cheney RoomIn this three-session course using the renowned landscape design text, Residential Landscape Architecture by Booth and Hiss as a base, designer Terrance Duffy will examine the process for landscape design. Each class will build upon the previous class and participants will be able to create a landscape design of their own. $100 members/$135 general admission

Cacti and Succulents: 101Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomFounder of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts, Art Scarpa will teach you the basics of care for succulents and cacti! Art will bring live plants and describe their care, including light and watering requirements, soil mixes, sources, and lots more. You’ll be able to choose the right plants for you and understand the basic care of these wonderful plants. $12 members/$20 general admission

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Ecological Gardening SymposiumTuesday, November 7, 1 – 5 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomDiscover new ways to garden, and new plants to select to make your home more sustainable, in three presentations that address methods and plantings that you can adopt to improve your local environment and welcome more wildlife to your gardens. Flower farmer and organic land care specialist Evelyn Lee will review methods of ecological landscaping and lawnternatives that benefit your community: wild, human, and pet. Landscape designer Karen Longeteig will introduce you to native shrubs that you can grow for beauty, which support native wildlife and require fewer inputs. Kim Smith, garden designer and videographer, will share her work recording the life cycle of butterflies and share what you can plant to attract more of these pollinators to your home. $40 members/$60 general admission

America’s Romance with the English Garden Thursday, November 8, 10 a.m. – noon (social hour followed by lecture at 11) Putnam BuildingScholar, author, and Master Gardener Thomas J. Mickey will deliver a presentation based on his book, America’s Romance with the English Garden. He will tell the story of tastemakers and homemakers, of savvy businessmen, and a growing American middle class eager to buy their products, as well as the beginnings of the modern garden industry. This presentation is hosted by the New England Unit of

the Herb Society of America, and is open to Mass Hort members and guests as space allows.$22 members/$30 general admission

Floral Design Workshop: Make a Holiday CenterpieceTuesday, November 13, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomOur hands-on holiday floral design workshop is fun and informative and offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about floral design. Participants will work with a variety of fresh seasonal flowers and other fresh and hard materials, discovering how to create a unique design. This hands-on workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced floral designers.$70 members/$90 general admissionPre-registration required

DECEMBERHerbal GiftsTuesday, December 4, 1 – 3 p.m.Education Building, Cheney RoomIn this class with herbalist Karen O’Brien we will make three items that will keep you in the holiday spirit. Make a honey-herb butter for holiday meals, craft a scented cinnamon stick tree, and put together a lavender/lemon salt scrub. Perfect for you or for gift-giving! Learn how to take simple household staples, such as butters, sugars, vinegars, and more and transform them into something special with the addition of fresh herbs, infusing your world with the scents and colors of summer. $35 members/$50 general admission

FESTIVAL OF TREES & SNOW VILLAGE

A magical holiday event for the whole family!

November 23–December 9, 2018www.masshort.org/Festival-of-TreesPlease call 617-933-4988 for more information.

Beautifully decorated trees, trains, holiday villages, and wagon rides—see online schedule for details

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Our garden educators led weekly family programs which taught nearly 1,000 visitors of all ages. A new topic was presented each week, such as Plants as Engineers, The Families of Flowers, and Beautiful Butterflies. Children exploring the

pollinator garden might have found a monarch caterpillar nibbling on

milkweed.

We are grateful to the all the companies that set up corporate volunteer days in the gardens this year-they had such a big impact!

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We welcomed over 50 new volunteers (of all ages) this summer who came to help, get their hands dirty, learn about plants, and care for the gardens.

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Garden Tours introduced visitors to the history and

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Thanks to a generous donation, Mass Hort purchased a new Plantmobile and drove it across Massachusetts!

The Mass Hort Plantmobile has connected to thousands

of kids, teaching them about plant adaptations, life cycles,

and pollination.

Thousands joined us for our spectacular free summer events: Free Fun Friday, Arts on the Green, Goddesses in the Gardens and (NEW) Shakespeare on the Lawn.

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Digital Photography: Capturing Botanic ImagesThursday, December 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomThis popular class is back! Join Melissa Pace, garden educator, artist, and photographer, for a workshop to help you manage important elements of photography: line, texture, shape, space, and color. Understanding how to use them will add “wow” to your garden photography. The program is ideal for novice photographers as they use tablets, phones, and basic cameras. Learn key elements in the classroom and take a few walks to practice in the gardens.$75 members/$110 general admission

JA NUARYBotany for the Home GardenerTuesdays, January 8 – February 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m.Education Building, Cheney RoomIn this six-session course, join our Senior Horticulturist, Hannah Traggis, to explore the fundamentals of plant structures and their function, reproductive and floral biology, introductory concepts in physiology and metabolism, and overall systematic organization and classification of major plant groups within the plant kingdom. Participants will better understand the world of plants and gain a far deeper appreciation for their wonder. $150 members/$200 general admission

Growing Under GlassSaturday, January 12, 12 – 2 p.m.Putnam BuildingSomething from the past and still a lot of fun. Using color slides, Paul Split will explore the history of this gardening art form with all its different types of containers, most with growing medium and some with only water. During the workshop part of the program, participants will assemble their own glass container. The pear-shaped glass containers will be provided along with the growing medium, stones, moss, plants, and decorations. $75 members/$110 general admission Pre-registration required

Designing the Winter LandscapeWednesdays, January 16 and 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomMaria von Brincken will help you design an outdoor space that uses texture, color, and mass planting to create visual interest throughout the winter and as a backdrop for seasonal perennial flowering. Using our Bressingham Garden, her designs, and those of others—Maria will introduce you to layout and plant lists to create perennial combinations and color palettes that will inspire your garden planning through these cold months. $135 members/$175 general admission Pre-registration required

Potager Gardens Thursday, January 17, 7 – 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomDiscover the different elements of the Potager garden that can be applied to your garden or even container plantings! Instructor and designer Betsy Grecoe will lead you through the process of creating your own Potager garden or containers, and each attendee will leave with a design of their own. $12 members/ $20 general admission

Artists of New England and their GardensThursday, January 24, 1 – 5 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomGardens are a space for creative rejuvenation, muse, and inspiration. New England is rich with historical artists, poets, and writers, and we are lucky to have not only their work but also the gardens that held a special place in their lives. Join us for an afternoon of presentations exploring these truly inspired settings. $40 members/$60 general admission

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Greenhouse Growing and Maintenance WorkshopSaturday, January 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Putnam BuildingDavid Fiske, Mass Hort Gardens Curator, will lead a workshop that will show you ways to best utilize your greenhouse and indoor growing spaces. He’ll discuss not only how to use these spaces to grow specific plants and starts, but also review maintenance needs that should be on your seasonal checklist.$25 members/$40 general admission

FEBRUARYFoundations of Botanical Drawing and PaintingWednesdays, February 6 – March 13, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Putnam BuildingExplore the world of botanical art in this six-week course for anyone starting their study of botanical painting, as well as those with some experience. Sarah Roche guides students through structured exercises, projects, and demonstrations, introducing the techniques of botanical drawing and watercolor painting. $295 members/$345 general admissionSign up by contacting the WCBG Friends at wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu

Learn How to Get Your Plants Ready for the Flower ShowThursday, February 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomDo you have plants that you would like to enter in a horticulture show but aren’t sure how? This workshop is for you. Instructor Carrie Waterman, horticulture judge and experienced exhibitor, will discuss what is needed to enter the competitions. Learn how to fill out an entry card and groom your plant(s) to get them ready for a horticulture show.Free for members/$5 general admission

Travels with the Garden ConservancyTuesday, February 12, 1 - 3:30 p.m.Education Building, Parkman RoomThe Garden Conservancy conducts fascinating study tours of public and private gardens throughout the United States and Europe to support its preservation projects. Join Sally Muspratt for an armchair trip through some of these amazing spaces, from Atlanta to the Loire Valley, as she revisits many exciting experiences with the Garden Conservancy. $12 members/$20 general admission

Family Owl Walk—Not All Owls Say Whooo!Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 – 8 p.m. The Gardens at Elm BankEven in the midst of winter, animals and birds are out and about; owls play an important part of the ecosystem. With puppets and activities, garden educator Kathi Gariepy will teach families about the habits and sounds of the owls of New England and then lead a walk outside to “look” for some of these nocturnal creatures. $10/Adult member, $15/Adult general admission (Children 12 and under free)

Mass Hort’s School Garden Conference: Growing for ExperienceThursday, February 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Blizzard date: February 22)Hunnewell BuildingOur fifth annual school garden conference will feature workshops that explore regional best practices for planning and running a garden that not only meets educational goals, but also fosters life skills. Attending educators will develop practical gardening skills that will increase their confidence and ability to teach in and from a garden. Workshops will support interested parents and volunteers, teachers and administrators—those who have established gardens and those just breaking ground.$40 members/$60 general admission; cost includes morning coffee and lunchPre-registration required

FEATURING

• Allendale Farm Tomato and Vegetable Sale• Society Row Plant Sale, and the New

England Unit of The Herb Society of America Plant Sale

• Ask a Master Gardener Booth• Specialty Vendors, Special Tours, and TalksFree with membership • $5 parking for non-members

Come Join Mass Hort at Our Annual Gardeners’ Fair!

Saturday, May 11, 2019. Special Members’ Preview and Sale 8 a.m. Open to the Public: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • The Gardens at Elm Bank

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MARCH Seed Starting WorkshopSaturday, March 2, 10 a.m. – noonPutnam BuildingThis hands-on workshop, led by Senior Horticulturist Hannah Traggis, will have you start your own seeds to take home for your garden. Through a series of demonstrations, you will learn the proper care and handling of young seedlings. Seeds and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own selection of seeds to plant! $25 members/$35 general admission

Get Ready! The Spring GardenThursday, March 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomGarden Speaker Cheryl Monroe will cover important topics of the season such as: what to prune now and why, tool sharpening (demonstration and bring yours too!), flower bed cleanup and evaluation, transplanting, lawn care, pest control (voles, winter moth, and scale), houseplant basics, bulb care, and bare root plants. Get through this busy season informed, prepared, and ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way.$12 members/$20 general admission

Paragon’s Boston Flower and Garden ShowMarch 13 – March 17Seaport World Trade Center, BostonParagon’s theme for the show is “The Beauty of Balance!” Be sure to check out our prize-winning exhibits at the back of the hall. Mass Hort at the Flower Show manages the amateur competitions: Floral Designs, Photography, and Amateur Horticulture, as well as the Ikebana Exhibits. Find everything you’ll need for the coming season: plants, garden tools and furnishings, and landscape services. Learn from talented exhibitors through a full program of daily lectures, demos, and floral arranging workshops.

Learn a Little LatinTuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. – noon (social hour followed by lecture at 11)Education Building, Parkman RoomA slightly serious, slightly irreverent look at the form of Latin used in botanical nomenclature. Cheryl Monroe will discuss the wacky ways some plants get their names and how to write them correctly, explore the perils of pronunciation, and learn a few handy dandy words that will help you decipher your garden, and bring out your latent Linnaeus. This presentation is hosted by the New England Unit of the Herb Society of America, and is open to Mass Hort members and guests as space allows.$22 members/$30 general admission

Fundamentals of Landscape DesignMarch 26 – April 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Education Building, Cheney RoomThis six-session course in landscape design is directed to the do-it-yourself home gardener who would like to design their own garden space. Mark Ahronian of Ahronian Landscaping and Design will lead you through all the steps of designing your chosen space. The goal is for participants to leave the class with a complete design of their own making. $340 members/$390 general admission Pre-registration requiredCourse meets Tuesdays, March 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and two Saturday mornings, April 6 and April 13, 10 a.m. - noon

Fruit Trees: Pruning and Care Thursday, March 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Education Building, Parkman RoomStockbridge School of Agriculture Director and Professor of Pomology Wes Autio will present a talk on pruning fruit trees in the home landscape and will discuss the physiology of fruiting trees, methods for dwarf-tree pruning, ways to enhance fruit production, and other interesting facts for creating and maintaining a home orchard. $12 members/$20 general admission

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Fall Floral Workshop 4-Oct 7 p.m.Dahlia Lecture 11-Oct 10 a.m.Help with Hostas 13-Oct 9 a.m.Under the Spell of Succulents 14-Oct 1 p.m.Fall into Your Garden 16-Oct 7 p.m.Honorary Medals Dinner 18-Oct 6:30 p.m.Drawing and Painting for the Petrified 10/18-11/8 9:30 a.m.Composting Workshop 21-Oct 10 a.m.Controlling Invasive Plants 25-Oct 7 p.m.A Pumpkin Full of Flowers 27-Oct 10 a.m.Tour of the Arnold Arboretum 30-Oct 10 a.m.

NOVEMBER 2018

Landscape Design for Your Residence 11/1-11/15 7 p.m.Cacti and Succulents: 101 3-Nov 11 a.m.Ecological Gardening Symposium 7-Nov 1 p.m.The English Garden 8-Nov 10 a.m.Make a Holiday Centerpiece 13-Nov 1 p.m.Festival of Trees 11/23-12/9 varies

DECEMBER 2018

Festival of Trees 11/23-12/9 variesHerbal Gifts 4-Dec 1 p.m.Digital Photography Workshop 13-Dec 10 a.m.

JANUARY 2019

Botany for the Home Gardener 1/8-2/12 6:30 p.m.Growing Under Glass Workshop 12-Jan NoonDesigning the Winter Landscape 1/16-1/23 10 a.m.Potager Gardens 17-Jan 7 p.m.Artists of New England and their Gardens 24-Jan 1 p.m.Greenhouse Growing and Maintenance 26-Jan 10 a.m.

FEBRUARY 2019

Foundations of Botanical Drawing 2/6-3/13 9:30 a.m.Get Your Plants Ready for the Show 7-Feb 7 p.m.Travels with the Garden Conservancy 12-Feb 1 p.m.Family Owl Walk 19-Feb 6:30 p.m.School Garden Conference 21-Feb 9 a.m.

MARCH 2019

Foundations of Botanical Drawing 2/6-3/13 9:30 a.m.Seed Starting Workshop 2-Mar 10 a.m.Get Ready! The Spring Garden 7-Mar 7 p.m.Mass Hort at the Flower Show 3/14-3/17 10 a.m.Learn a Little Latin 19-Mar 10 a.m.Fundamentals of Landscape Design 3/26-4/16 6:30 p.m.Fruit Trees: Pruning and Care 28-Mar 6:30 p.m.

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Gardeners’ FairCome join Mass Hort at our annual Gardeners’ Fair! Saturday, May 11, 2019, Open to the Public: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Featuring• Allendale Farm Tomato and Vegetable Sale• Society Row Plant Sale• The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America Plant Sale• Ask a Master Gardener Booth • Specialty VendorsFree with membership / $5 parking for general admission

The Mass Hort Plantmobile ProgramMassachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile is a traveling plant science workshop that provides hands-on educational programs for students in grades pre-K–8. Plantmobile programs are designed to provide students with a rewarding hands-on horticultural experience. Programs on a variety of topics and activities coincide with elementary school plant science curriculum and with Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering standards. For more information and to book, visit www.MassHort.org/youth-education, email education@masshort.org, or call 617-933-4973.

Field Trips to The Gardens at Elm BankBring your students, scouts, and other youth groups to our gardens. Our site is a backdrop for woodland walks, garden explorations, and scientific observations. Your group can learn about plant life and propagation, seed collection, wetlands, and food production. Groups are welcome to bring their own educators, and we also offer staff-led programs and badge workshops. For more information about children’s programs at Elm Bank, visit www.MassHort.org/youth-education, email education@masshort.org, or call 617-933-4973.

Garden Tours & Lectures with Mass Hort StaffLooking for a speaker? Our expert horticultural staff is happy to present at your next meeting. Or, plan an outing to The Gardens at Elm Bank for a presentation or guided tour. Learn more and book by contacting education@masshort.org, or call 617-933-4973.

Gardening Help LineNeed advice? Call the Mass Hort Help Line! Featuring the expertise of the Mass Master Gardeners, available to answer your gardening questions. Email mghelpline@masshort.org, or call 617-933-4929.

Historic Unique Garden Venue—The Gardens at Elm BankPicture your wedding ceremony in our Italianate Garden, a company picnic in our maple grove, or your bar or bat mitzvah, birthday party, anniversary, or annual gala in the Hunnewell Building. For more info please visit our website: www.masshort.org or contact functions@masshort.org, or call 617-933-4921.

Volunteer with Us!Mass Hort volunteers play a vital role in helping the gardens grow. Volunteers contribute their skills, time, and talent to help us to deliver our mission and ensure the success of the gardens. We welcome volunteers of all ages, and offer a variety of seasonal or year-round opportunities to fit your interests, skills, and schedule. There are options to volunteer for corporate groups, community groups, and teens can also be a part of our volunteer community. Get involved by visiting www.MassHort.org/support/volunteer, email arodrigues@masshort.org, or call 617-933-4934.

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