Classes

Native Plant Basics: A Conversation with Reed Pugh – Lexington Living Landscapes – Free Online Video

COMPLETED Late Winter Pruning Workshop – Saturday, February 28th @ 10am & 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA

COMPLETED Setting Up Your Garden: Early Season Prep – Saturday, March 14th @ 10am – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA

COMPLETED Early Spring Pruning Workshop – Saturday, April 11th @ 10am and 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA –

COMPLETED Tour and Discussion of Spring Flowering Shrubs – Saturday, May 23rd @ 10am and 12pm – Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum, Bristol, RI

COMPLETED Late Spring Pruning Workshop – Saturday, May 30th @ 10am and 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA

COMPLETED Rethinking Garden Maintenance: Native vs Traditional Practices – Sunday, May 31st @ 10am – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA

Understanding Hydrangeas – Saturday, July 18th @ 10am and 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA – Hydrangeas are among the most striking flowering shrubs in the landscape, celebrated for their dramatic inflorescences, wide color range, and extended bloom time. Yet many gardeners struggle with questions about soil conditions, water requirements, sun exposure, fertilization, and—most of all—pruning. We will explore a range of hydrangea cultivars growing on site and compare the most common species in New England. Participants will learn how species differences influence bloom timing, pruning practices, and cultural needs.

Summer Pruning Workshop – Sunday, July 19th @ 10am and 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA – By mid-summer, most spring growth has finished, making this an ideal time for certain types of maintenance pruning—especially for evergreens, which can be pruned now with minimal growth response. This session will cover how summer pruning differs from earlier seasonal approaches, what plants benefit most during this window, and how to maintain plant form and health without overstimulating growth. Participants will tour the garden and examine plants to better understand summer-appropriate pruning strategies.

Work in the Fall Garden – Saturday, August 29th @ 10am – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA – CLASS WILL BE POSTED SOON

Plant Propagation – Saturday, September 19th @ 10am – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA – CLASS WILL BE POSTED SOON

Dormant Pruning Workshop – Saturday, November 14th @ 10am and 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA – With leaves gone and plant structure fully visible, this is a critical time for addressing long-term structural issues, reducing risk of winter damage, and performing pruning tasks that should not be done during active growth. Plants may include ornamental trees and late-flowering shrubs. Participants will learn why plants do not respond to pruning during dormancy—and why that lack of response is essential for certain types of corrective and preventative work.