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

COMPLETED Understanding Hydrangeas – Saturday, July 18th @ 10am and 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA –

COMPLETED Summer Pruning Workshop – Sunday, July 19th @ 10am and 12pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA –

Work in the Fall Garden – Saturday, August 29th @ 10am – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA – Work you can tackle in late summer and fall to prepare for a healthier, more productive garden next season. We’ll discuss what should be cut back and what should be left standing, how and when to divide and transplant perennials, collect seeds, manage fallen leaves, and address dead or diseased plant material. You’ll also learn about soil testing and amendments, protecting plants from winter weather and wildlife, and why some common garden chores are often best postponed. Leave with a practical roadmap for the months ahead and a better understanding of how the work you do now can set the stage for next year’s success.

Plant Propagation – Saturday, September 19th @ 10am and 12:30pm – Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA – Learn the basics of propagating plants from your own garden. This workshop will cover the major methods of propagation, including vegetative, division, seed, and layering, with a focus on techniques suitable for home gardeners. We’ll discuss the materials and tools needed and when certain methods are most effective. Participants will have the opportunity to practice propagation techniques and start a few plants to take home. Information on seed sources, supplies, and additional resources will also be provided so you can continue experimenting with propagation at home

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.