Learn about the importance and ease of creating native gardens which are long-lasting, lovely and bolster biodiversity by supporting native insects, including pollinators and other wildlife such as nesting or migrating birds and mammals including us. Dan’s discussion will include underutilized native shrubs for rural, suburban and urban gardens and why plants are better than mulch. Historically, native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, trees, ferns and grasses evolved and adapted perfectly to New England’s growing conditions so they don’t need pampering. His presentation, like the book, will help even novice gardeners learn how to landscape in a way that helps heal our ailing environment. The one and a half hour presentation is followed by a book signing and mini-tours of the gardens by master gardeners. Books will be available for purchase.

Presenter: Dan Jaffe, Propagator and Stock Grower at New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods, and co-author with colleague Mark Richardson of the new book, Native Plants for New England Gardens. The 100 native plants selected by the authors and photographed by Dan are stunning enough to grace any garden, and are accompanied by their expert advice about the best place to plant each species and how to care for it.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is full and wait list only.

with Dan Jaffe
Sunday, April 29, 2-3:30pm
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Co-sponsored by the Hitchcock Center and the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association