LEARN + GROW
Horticulture and Design Trips
Livable Suburban Makeover
Friday, September 26, 1-3 p.m.
Newton, MA
Visit this suburban garden with Designer Gina Foglia on its fifth anniversary. Learn more.
Low Impact Design
Friday, October 3,
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Duxbury, MA
Mark Cooperman takes a tour of an adult community under construction that utilizes storm water "bio-retention" and is landscaped with native plants. Details here.
Framework Trees
Beginning October 7
7- 9 p.m.
Garden in the Woods Framingham, MA
A survey of dominant North American trees and their habitats. Learn more.
Horticulture Symposium
"Extending the Garden in Time and Space"
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sheraton Framingham Hotel, Framingham, MA
Instructors Stephanie Cohen, Virginia Small, John Greenlee, and Nancy Rose help gardeners extend the season. Learn more.
To view our entire online course catalog, click here. To register, contact |
| BIG BUGS Fall Fun
Grasshopper Weekend
September 27-28
Assasin Bug Weekend
October 4-5
Student Art Show
October 5
Bring or create your own BIG BUGS artwork.
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September 24, 2008
Dear Members and Friends,
The air is fresh and crisp, BIG BUGS activities still abound, and we have a wonderful selection of plants in our nurseries. We'd love to share it all with you. |
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CULLINA ON BLAZING STAR
 Author of acclaimed and popular books on native plants, such as Native Ferns, Moss & Grasses, and the Society's former Director of Horticultural Research, Bill Cullina spotlights one of his favorites: the genus Liatris (blazing star, gayfeather). This article kicks off a series of articles by Cullina that will run on our site in the coming months. Click here for Bill's article. |
CONTROLLING INVASIVE PLANTS AT HOME
Wondering how best to tackle invasive plants in your home garden? The Society's Current and Former Conservation staff members have assembled a general introduction to these methods for eradicating invasive plants. Here's your chance to practice important conservation actions in your own backyard. |
| FINAL FALL WEEKENDS AT NASAMI FARM
Nasami closes for the season October 5, so if you've been planning a visit, you have just two weekends left. The selection of plants is great, the weather is perfect for planting, and, as an added bonus, you can attend the FREE workshop, Underused Native Perennials, led by Nursery Director Ron Wik at 1 p.m. on Sunday the 28th.
Trees in the area have started to turn the spectacular colors of autumn, making it a perfect time for a drive in the country. We hope to see you there. |
| ENCORE PLANTS
 We are pleased to announce that some of our 2009 perennial crop is ready for sale ahead of schedule and these plants, which sold out in the spring, are now available again at both Nasami and Garden in the Woods. Plants include favorites:
Epigaiea repens (Trailing arbutus), Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' and more.
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FREE NATIVE PLANT LECTURE
Sunday, October 5 at 1 p.m.
Garden in the Woods, Framingham
Dr. Tristram Seidler, the Society's Seed Ecologist, presents the first annual Native Plant Lecture. It's a great opportunity to learn more about native plant conservation and critical  horticultural issues and to recognize the accomplishments of the graduates of our Certificate Program. This free event concludes with light refreshments and the chance to view the BIG BUGS exhibit. Pre-registration encouraged but not required. Read more. | |
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GRAND SLAM WITH DUSTIN PEDROIA POSTPONED
Due to a last minute change in the baseball schedule, Dustin Pedroia can't be at Salem Five in Sudbury this coming Saturday as previously advertised. The bank will be rescheduling his visit, and we will keep you posted. However, you can still open a new STAR checking account, select the Society as your charity, and Salem Five Bank will donate $100 to New England Wild Flower Society. |
Best wishes for a wonderful autumn,
Karen Pierce
Director of Membership
& the whole New England Wild Flower Society Staff |
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