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April
Pruning
tutorials on your site.
Learn the basics and fine points
of pruning, working along side Lilian Jackman in your own
yard. While correctly pruning your trees and shrubs, we will
cover appropriate tools for pruning, the best times,
and the health of your plant material vs. aesthetic considerations.
$40/hr. Limit 2 students/tutorial.
Sunday, April 20: Wattle
Fence Workshop
Enjoy a fun Sunday afternoon learning
the traditional craft of wattle fence construction. First,
we will harvest a dozen varieties of Willow from a stand
at Wilder Hill and then weave a beautiful fence from the
multi-colored, flexible stems. Skill easily transferable
to the brush in your own yard. Bring a pair of clippers or
loppers and gloves. (Rain date: Sunday, April 27.)
May
Sat. & Sun, May 10 & 11, 9
- 5:
Mothers' Day Weekend Spring Dig Sale
Buy hardy, field grown perennials directly
from the grower, directly from the field. — Rain or shine.
Sunday, May 18, 9 - 5:
By Popular Demand
Last day to dig a great selection of field grown perennials, shrubs, and herbs
directly from the field. — Rain or shine.
June
Open Hours
Sunday Classes, 10-12 — Series
of 4
June 1 - #1 Perennial Gardening for the Sun
June 8 - #2 Sophisticated Shade Gardening
June 15 - #3 Cut Flower Production & Harvest
June 22 - #4 Organic Herb Growing
No Charge — Call
to Register
July
Sunday, July 20, 9 - 5:
Open House & Sale of
Overstock Herbaceous Perennials and Herb Plants
Garden tour, 10 am with
Lilian R. Jackman.
August
Sunday, Aug. 10, 9-2
Ikebana Class with Ikuka Matsuda.
Learn two styles of the simple
but profoundly beautiful Japanese form of floral arranging
using material from Wilder Hill Gardens. ($50 pre-registration)
August 22-24 — Wilder
Hill Gardens closed
Lilian
teaching at the WHC in Peterborough, NH
September 21: Woody Plant Sale
Purchase nursery
grown trees, shrubs and roses at end of season prices at the
perfect time for transplanting. Selection limited but plants
vibrantly healthy.
October 12, 9 - 1
Putting
the Garden to Bed Class
We will demystify end of
season perennial propagation, design concepts
and secrets of a healthy garden in this hands-on workshop.
Participants will go home with plant divisions and skills
to efficiently care for their own yards.
November - December:
Wreath Making at Wilder
Hill Gardens
December 7 & 14, 10 - 4:
Drop-in Wreath Making
Workshop
Stop by any time to create a full, fragrant wreath
from balsam and mixed greens, in our barn. All materials provided.
Bring clippers and gloves. ($25)
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