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The knitters at Fuller Village and Our "Girls" Are Press Sensations!

Thursday, 02 March 2017 15:15

Photo courtesy of David Ryan, Boston Globe

What's blooming?

Thursday, 16 February 2017 15:03

What's blooming?

We've added a new feature to our website! You can check out what's blooming by pointing to the "Visit" tab on our website and clicking on the new "What's blooming?" drop-down tab or by clicking on this link.

What's blooming? 

Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)

We planted these beauties a couple years ago and they are thriving in the garden. 

Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are crosses between Japanese witch hazel (H. japonica) and Chinese witch hazel (H. mollis).

They are somewhat coarse, loosely-branched, medium to large, deciduous shrubs that typically grow 12-20’ tall. They are particularly noted for their spidery, often fragrant, mid- to late winter flowers which appear before the spring foliage emerges.

The genus name comes from the Greek words hama meaning at same time and melon meaning apple or fruit in reference to the occurrence of both fruit and flowers at the same time on this shrub (particularly in the case of fall flowering members of the genus).

ATTN! DATE CHANGE: Creating a Compact Orchard 3/25

Wednesday, 15 February 2017 13:52

ATTN! DATE CHANGE: Creating a Compact Orchard 3/25!!!

Become a backyard orchardist and grow your own fruit! Even with a small yard, you can enjoy fruit from your own trees with minimal effort and cost. This step-by-step workshop on Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 am-11:30 am will teach you all you need to know to plan and create a compact orchard for years of enjoyment. Participants will spend part of the workshop outside in the orchard for a pruning demonstration, so dress accordingly. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Fee  $30/$20 members.  Register through the Arnold Arboretum at http://my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277.

Offered with the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.

It's the "Year of the Chicken" - Why Not Raise Your Own? 2/11

Tuesday, 03 January 2017 13:56

Have you been thinking of raising your own chickens and enjoying your own fresh eggs?

Our annual Backyard Homesteading workshop on raising backyard chickens is a great way to explore the idea. This session, scheduled for February11th from 9:00-11:30 a.m. is designed for people interested in learning how to start a backyard chicken coop and grow healthy, productive chickens for years of enjoyment and fresh food. After the indoor portion of the workshop, there will be a tour of the coops and chicken tractors on site, so dress accordingly.

Suggested donation for the workshop is $20; $15 for members.

Please pre-register by calling 617-333-0924 x22.