Upcoming events at Berkshire Botanical Garden
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming program: Tuesdays, Dec. 2 through Jan. 6, “Plant Health Care,” 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Deepen your understanding of what keeps plants thriving and what threatens their health. In this comprehensive course led by horticulture expert Jen Werner on Tuesdays, you’ll explore the many factors that influence plant vitality, from pests and diseases to environmental stressors. Learn essential diagnostic skills and discover how thoughtful site preparation, smart plant selection and strategic placement can prevent common problems before they start. You’ll also gain practical insights into managing issues using biological, chemical and cultural methods, with an emphasis on sustainable, integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Perfect for gardeners, landscapers or anyone looking to boost their plant care knowledge. Cost is $215 members, $240 nonmembers.For more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Wilbraham Garden Club meeting
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Garden Club will meet in the St. Cecelia Parish Center at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4. Lee Lyon, a florist from Wilbraham Flowers, will demonstrate his techniques for creating holiday arrangements with greens, flowers and other materials. These arrangements will then be raffled off at the end of the program. A light luncheon will be served. There is a $10 guest fee for this festive meeting and registration is required. Contact Lisa Lafteur, Treasurer at 413-596-9539 by Monday, Dec. 1 to secure your reservation. Unfortunately, they will not have room for walk-ins at this popular event.
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