Christie Dustman, Principal, Certified Landscape Designer, APLD, Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH) While the intensive labor required for a Japanese garden as seen in Japan is beyond most home gardeners, there are elements of Japanese gardens that can translate into our New England gardens. Christine will discuss the use of line (a design principle and visual […]
With Sue DuBrava and Chuck Doughty, owners of Cochato Nurseries, horticulturists, and rare and unique plant enthusiasts In the early 1990’s Chuck Doughty and Sue DuBrava purchased five acres of land to develop a nursery. Fast forward to today, Cochato Nurseries has been written up in many gardening magazines and books as a “must-see” destination. […]
We will gather to celebrate the holidays and enjoy working with a variety of materials to make small, tasteful grapevine wreaths that are great additions to decorations for our own homes or offer as a special gift. We will also share favorite seasonal cookies at our traditional cookie swap while enjoying a special coffee and […]
Alexis Doshas, Nursery Manager at Native Plant Trust’s Nasami Farm, will teach us about growing native plants from seed and why the skill is relevant in a horticultural context. She will cover topics including germination requirements, seed cleaning, and seed-sowing techniques for many of our native species. Alexis will also discuss wild collection protocols and […]
Erik Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, Native Plant Trust Erik will give a presentation on invasive plant management, which will include early detection of invasive plants and invasive plant species most likely to move into New England within the next 10 years. Prior to joining Native Plant Trust, Erik worked with the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program […]
Lisa Berkin, owner, Lisa Berkin Designs and Berkin Farms Lisa, a longtime Garden Club of Hingham member, will show us the latest methods for successfully growing our own cutting gardens using organic practices and principles of succession planting. We will learn how these techniques help produce blooms all season and create an environment that attracts […]
Mimi Santini-Ritt, Level 14 Professor of Ikebana Welcome spring by learning about the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, with Mimi Santini-Ritt. Mimi will design between five and seven inspiring arrangements while sharing her in-depth knowledge of Ikenobo (the oldest school of Japanese flower arranging) and Ikebana. Mimi Santini-Ritt has studied Ikenobo extensively in both […]
Sarah Boynton and Ellen Garrow Back by popular demand, Garden Club members Sarah Boynton and Ellen Garrow will share their talent and inspiration as they lead us through a captivating demonstration of creative floral design for spring. As they work their magic creating a series of unique arrangements, everyone will learn about key mechanics, the […]