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Speaker: Ron Kujawski, Horticultural Consultant, Author, and Educator

Motivated by health and economic concerns, more people are looking to grow some of their own food. This presentation will provide basic info to help individuals start a vegetable garden. Topics covered include options for type of garden, space-saving strategies, selection of vegetables, and garden maintenance.

Speaker: Jodi Cahillane, Master Gardener and Ward's Nursery Staff

Hear about the basic building blocks and action that make a compost happen. Jodi explains composting principles with hands-on visuals and helps trouble-shoot common concerns while discussing what to add (or avoid adding), what type of bins or piles, and what to do about potential pests. Be ready to share victories as well as failures!

Speaker: Christine Ferrero, Cornell University Master Gardener

Replacing Invasives with Beautiful Natives that can Restore a Healthy Home Habitat with Wildlife Benefits. States’ official lists of invasive plants have drawn attention to “bad actors” in home landscapes, but some of these culprits are loved by home gardeners for their attractive flowers, shade performance or fall foliage. This program singles out trees, vines, shrubs and perennials from the official Massachusetts invasives list, and explores native alternatives for each. The goal is to reward gardeners’ diligence in removing invasives by delivering bonuses with their replacements. Why not aim for superior flowers, fragrance, fruits and fall color, and gain native resilience, along with benefits for pollinators and birds?

Speaker: Shari Petrucci, Master Gardener

Have fun learning about living walls with hands on experience. Living walls decorate your outdoor space with a vertical container! They are perfect for those with limited garden space. Today we will work with Succulents.