September 2021 Open Garden

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Sustainable Gardening with
Native Plants through the Year

Open Garden

Thursday September 23, 2021 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday September 25, 2021
10 am - 4 pm


Thank you for your interest in the Open Garden series! 

During the September garden tours from 10 am to 2 pm, Master Gardener Nora Hiland will talk about the botany of some late season native flowers. Goldenrods on the property include: zig zag, stiff, showy, wrinkle leaf, Riddell's, white, bluestem, and early. Asters on the property include: aromatic, blue wood, heath, smooth, New England, willow, and calico. These late season flowers are vital for pollinators and migrating butterflies.

Seeds of 2-3 species of earlier blooming native plants will be available.

With the increased interest in native plants comes a greater awareness of gardening practices that are ecologically sustainable and promote habitat health for insects and birds. The Native Plant Propagation Committee invites you to explore plant progression and gardening practices across the seasons. These monthly open gardens are informal opportunities for those interested to drop in and see what is coming up, what is in bloom, and garden tasks in progress.

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Use this link to select a time as shown below. Each time slot accommodates up to five cars because of limited parking, but any number of people per car are welcome. After entering your contact information, be sure to click “SIGN ME UP !” to complete the process. You will receive a confirmation email with directions to the garden.

Questions? tlitchfield707@gmail.com.

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