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Let's Get Growing! Spring Gardening Workshops

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Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Westfield Middle School - South

FEATURING 10 CLASSES DESIGNED TO
EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE HOME GARDENER

Space is Limited - Register Early


                           

TOPIC CHOICES
Choose 1 Topic from each of the 2 Sessions


SESSION 1:  9:30a.m. - 10:45a.m.

Using Trees and Shrubs for Year-Long Interest - A1

Berry Delicious Gardens - B1


Vegetables vs. Pests: How to Win! - C1


From One Comes Many: Propagation Workshop - D1

Gardening in Small Spaces - E1



SESSION 2:  11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.



Let's Go Native: A Sustainable Approach for Home Gardeners - A2

Invasive Species 101: Identification & Management - B2
Practical Tips: Growing for a Changing Climate - C2

 

Get Your Hands Dirty: Creating a Succulent Garden - D2
Design Your Own Water Feature - Made Easy - E2


MORE WORKSHOP DETAILS BELOW
  

         

 

Workshop Schedule

 

9:00-9:30  Registration Marketplace, Refreshments, Raffle Entries
9:30-10:45 
 Session 1 Begins: Report to the room that is holding the topic you chose when you registered
10:45-11:30  Break Marketplace, Refreshments, Raffle Entries
11:30-12:45 Session 2 Begins:  Report to the room that is holding the topic you chose when you registered
12:45-1:00
 Closing Remarks and Raffle Drawing


 OTHER INFORMATION

          Marketplace Fair- Local Vendors, information tables, used books, soil testing, raffles and Ask A Master Gardener.

pH Soil Testing - If you would like us to test the pH level of your soil, bring a cup size sample of soil in a zip lock bag, along with your email address or a self-addressed stamped envelope, and $2.00 per test.  Your soil pH and a recommendation will be sent to you. Click here for instructions on How to Test Your Soil

Refreshments- Morning Coffee, Tea and Goodies will be offered.
PLEASE Bring your own water bottle.  Refill available.

For severe weather cancellation, check the WMMGA website:  wmmga.org.  
PLEASE...Do NOT Call THE SCHOOL for INFORMATION!

To register and pay by check, download the Registration Form for the Let's Get Growing Spring Gardening Symposium.

Cancellation Policy:  Registrations are transferable, but not refundable.  If for some reason you cannot attend consider sharing with a gardening friend!
          




Date

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Location

Westfield Middle School - South
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA  01085

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Event Contact(s)

Lisa Grenier

Category

Symposiums

Registration Info

Registration is required before Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
Please note: Registrations are transferable, but not refundable. If for some reason you cannot use yours, why not share it with a gardening friend!

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CHOOSE ONLY ONE 9:30 AM SESSION :
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A-1: Using Trees & Shrubs for Year-Long Interest (Auditorium)
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B-1: Berry Delicious Gardens (Classroom B)
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C-1: Vegetables vs. Pests: How to Win! (Cafeteria)
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D-1: From One Comes Many: Hands-On Propagation Workshop (Classroom D)
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E-1 - Gardening in Small Spaces (Classroom E)
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CHOOSE ONLY ONE 11:30 AM SESSION:
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A-2: Let's Go Native: A Sustainable, Attainable Approach for Home Gardeners (Auditorium)
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B-2: Invasive Species 101: Identification & Management (Classroom B)
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C-2: Practical Tips for Growing in a Changing Climate (Cafeteria)
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D-2 - Get Your Hands Dirty: Hands-On Creating A Succulent Garden (Classroom D)
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E-2: Design Your Own Water Feature (Classroom E)
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