The
Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association
Invites All Garden Enthusiasts to
The
8th Annual Spring Gardening Symposium
8:30am
–2:45pm
Pathfinder
Regional Vocational Technical High School
Palmer,
MA
Schedule for the Day:
8:30am Registration–Lobby
Coffee
available for purchase in Cafeteria
Demonstrations
Master
Gardener’s Q&A
Free soil
testing for pH levels
(Drop off ½ cup
soil samples marked with your name before classes start. Results will be
available at the end of the day)
9-9:15am WELCOME-Cafeteria
9:30-10:45am Session
One
11-12:15pm Session
Two
12:15-1:15pm LUNCH-Cafeteria
(Tickets
available for purchase of light lunch at the Symposium)
Demonstrations
Master
Gardener’s Q&A
1:30-2:45pm Session
Three
From
MA Pike: Take Exit
8(Palmer). At the traffic light at the end of the ramp, turn right (Rte 32 S).
At 2nd traffic light, take a right onto Main Street (Rte 20 W).
Proceed West on Rte 20 for @½ mile to next light. Bear right at light
(Rte 181 N).
Proceed @1½ miles to the next light. Go
straight through the light. Pathfinder
is ahead @ 1/10th of a mile on the left.
From
Rte 20 East: Follow Rte 20
E to the beginning of the downtown area of Palmer (just past Maple Industrial
Park). Make a left turn onto Rte 181 N, then follow above directions.
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Please
register me for the 8th Annual Spring Gardening Symposium.
Enclosed
is a check for $20 made payable to: WMMGA
Maximum
Class Size- 30-Register EARLY
ADDRESS____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ MAIL TO:
EVENING
TELEPHONE_________________________________________ Betty Ann Taylor
259
West Street
WORKSHOP CHOICES: Ludlow,
MA 01056
Session One (1st
choice) #_________ (2nd choice) #__________(3rd
choice)#__________(4th choice)#___________
Session Two (1st
choice) #_________ (2nd choice) #__________(3rd
choice)#__________(4th choice)#___________
Session Three (1st
choice) #_________ (2nd choice) #__________(3rd
choice)#__________(4th choice)#___________
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SESSION
ONE 9:30-10:45am |
SESSION
TWO 11-12:15pm |
SESSION THREE 1:30-245pm |
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1- Use of Distinctive Annuals
A new range of floriferous, scented and
brilliantly colored annuals can effectively add vitality, zest and design
elements to perennial beds, containers, window boxes, shade gardens and shrub
borders.
Marie Stella Byrnes Advanced Class
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12- Spring Bulbs in your Garden
From snow
drops to alliums, bulbs can liven up your spring garden. Fall
planting, spring care and garden design to enhance your landscape will be
discussed. Sherry Wilson
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23-Foliage
Foliage provides texture, color and aroma in your
flower border. Slides will illustrate the value of leaves in your garden
framework. Carol Kostek |
2-Seed
Starting
Learn how easy it is to get exactly the plant you
want from seed. It is easier than you think to start annuals, perennials,
herbs and vegetables.
Lisa Dill
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13- Orchids
What they are, how they grow and how to propagate
them. Bill Hutchinson
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24-Bonsai
A brief history of bonsai, as well as a
demonstration and lecture on how to create. Nancy Flach Beginner Class
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3-Shade Gardening
Gardening in the shade can be fun and interesting.
Learn about different perennial and shrub options to spice up your current
garden or a new creation.
Felicia Andre |
14-Ferns for your Garden
Ferns are not
just for moist, shady woodlands. Learn about ferns for every garden,
naturalizing or specimen plants. Leslie A. Duthie
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25-There’s a Worm under My Sink
Everything you
need to know to build your own working worm farm.. Create amazing
compost for your plants and recycle
kitchen scraps. Sandra Lawson
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4-Native
Niches-Meadow Gardens
Learn how to
plant a meadow with species of plants discussed in this class. Rebecca Jacobs
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15-Native Niches-Wildlife
Learn to
identify the birds, butterflies and dragonflies that will be attracted to your
native niche. Jennifer Ohop
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26 New England Wildflowers
Introduction
to identification, using a variety of field guides and slides. Bring a
Newcombs Wildflower Guide if available. Janet
Bissell
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5-The Fall and Winter Garden
Create color
and interest in your landscape from early fall through winter using a variety
of plants and structures. Debbie Windoloski
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16-Journaling
Connect with
your garden, develop your skills as an observer of nature by recording your perceptions
and feelings about your garden. Judy St. James
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27-Gardenscaping
A more advanced approach to home landscape design
by using a wide variety of plant material
and interesting garden features for year-round appeal.
Debbie Windoloski
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6-The Potted Garden
Compose eye-catching and fragrant container
gardens for porch, patio, deck or anywhere that needs a special and portable
touch.
Georgene Bramlage
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17- Healthy Lawns and Gardens
Say goodbye to
chemical lawn applications and hello to birds, bees and butterflies. Learn
the principles of IPM to avoid pest problems. Sandra Lawson
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28-Irises
Learn the
difference between bearded, Siberian, Japanese and other selected species.
Class will cover selection, dividing, fertilizing and propagating, as well as
growing requirements. Louise
Dunphy
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7-Pruning
Dispel
misconceptions about when, where and how to properly prune your trees and
shrubs. Dan Ziomek |
18-Herbs of Early America Brief history of
the herbs brought into this country by the early settlers and the native
herbs shared by Native Americans. Kay
Higgins
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29-Herbs for the Kitchen
Discussion of
cooking with herbs. Creation of an all-purpose herbal blend for healthy,
flavorful cooking. Kay Higgins
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8-The Walk-Through Garden Walk through
the garden gate and enter a special part of your yard. Stroll down a winding
path to find new discoveries at every turn. Bonnie Wodin
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19-Using Transitional Areas What you can do with the edges of your yard to
make them come alive. Solutions to create a pleasing consistent landscape. Bonnie Wodin
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30-Vegetables Learn the
secrets of WORD. Wide rows, organic methods, raised beds and deep soil. Increase yields, improve soil and reduce
pests and diseases. Chris Crepeau
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9-Roses for New England Varieties suited for climate. Tips for siting,
planting and care. Slides of fragrant, hardy, antique roses organically grown
in Zone 5a. Nina Newington |
20-Advanced Rose Care In-depth info on feeding, pruning, training and
protecting a range of different types of roses including climbers. Nina Newington Advanced Class |
31-Water Gardens How to make your garden look natural: a
combination of rock, aquatic and terrestrial plants. Deresa Helmes, |
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10- Propagation Propagation of plants from seed, leaf, stem, hard
wood cuttings and layering. Larry King
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21-Grasses Major
varieties of ornamental grasses and their uses in Zone 5 gardens. Care and maintenance
of grasses. Sources for purchase of plants and seeds. Christopher Hurn
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32-Grasses Repeat of #21 Christopher Hurn
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11-Recycling in the Garden Don’t throw it
away! Using household discards as handy, cost-free helpers and “green waste” for
a healthier garden. Renate Oliver |
22-Tried, True and New Perennials Garden worthy
perennials, both new as well as those that have stood the test of time. Peter Flynn
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33-Flowering Shrubs A sampler of
flowering shrubs throughout the
seasons for color, low maintenance and anchoring your landscape. Renate Oliver, Doug Burt
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WMMGA
Website:www.wmassmastergardeners.org
259 West
Street
Ludlow, MA
01056
SYMPOSIUM
PRESENTERS:
Janet Bissell –
Master Gardener
Georgene Bramlage –
Horticulture Educator, Holyoke
Community College
Doug Burt – Master
Gardener, Landscape Designer
Marie Stella Byrnes
– Landscape Designer - Kirin Farm
Christine Crepeau –
Master Gardener, Florist – Finishing Touches
Lisa Dill – Master
Gardener
Louise Dunphy –
Master Gardener – Iris Society
Leslie Duthie –
Plant Propagation Director, Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
Nancy Flach –
Master Gardener
Peter Flynn –
Owner, Baystate Perennials
Deresa Helmes –
Owner, Nature’s Water Garden Center
Kay Higgins –
Herbalist
Christopher Hurn –
Master Gardener
Bill Hutchinson –
Orchid Society
Rebecca Jacobs –
Horticulturist,Landscape Designer–Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
Larry King – Master
Gardener, Wilbraham Public TV
Carolyn Kostek –
Garden Designer
Sandra Lawson –
Master Gardener
Nina Newington –
Owner, Cricket Hill Garden Design
Jennifer Ohop –
Naturalist, Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
Renate Oliver –
Master Gardener, Landscape Designer
Judy St. James –
Master Gardener
Sherry Wilson –
Master Gardener, Garden Columnist – Hampshire Gazette
Debbie Windoloski –
Owner, Gardenscapes
Bonnie Wodin –
Owner, Golden Yarrow Landscape Design
Dan Ziomek – Horticulturist,
Hadley Garden Center
The WMMGA would like to thank the Culinary
Arts Department of Pathfinder Regional High School for providing food and
beverages for this Symposium.