Videos: Gardening

Join Trevor Smith, Design and Education Manager for Weston Nurseries, for a virtual talk on the why, what, and how of lawn alternatives. This program is part of the Andover Pollinator Pathway Speaker Series.

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Soil is alive with microorganisms that help provide garden plants with the allimportant nutrients they need Learn about the soil food web44 the basics of soil science texture44 structure44 pH44 how to foster and maintain soil health44 and why a soil test is a great starting point Discover how to create a living soil and reap its…

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All about sowing, harvesting and storing seeds, this presentation deals with all types of seed starting as well as which seeds to harvest and how to store them to add to your sustainable life. Presented by Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens.

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Planting native shrubs in our gardens is a valuable way to create habitat44 but many of these beautiful and adaptable species are still little known or underutilized in horticulture In this presentation44 learn about the diversity and ecological value of the native shrubs that are common in our local woodlands44 wetlands44 and field edges44 as well as…

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In the first installment in the Andover Pollinator Pathway Speaker Series44 hear from Amy Meltzer who will focus on the current biodiversity crisis the evolutionary history among native plants44 insects44 birds and fungi44 and how the interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival She will show how growing native plants and using ecological landscape…

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Katie Banks Hone shares the story of what unfolds when a native gardener inherits a typical suburban property along the Ipswich River. See non-native foundation plantings replaced by native pollinator gardens, terraced rain gardens built over eroding slopes and tour the garden rooms now filled with over 80 species of native plants, supporting birds, bees and butterflies.

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Christy Wilhemi44 author of Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden shares how even beginners can become successful fruit farmers Selecting the best smallscale fruit trees44 bushes44 vines44 and plants for your climate44 siting them properly44 and pruning your compact trees for health and productivity are some of the many topics covered in the pages of her bible…

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101010Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm44 a small family farm in Colchester44 CT covers a variety of easy ways to start a garden bed from scratch44 including times to start and how to tweak your method to match the season Although some methods involve digging44 most do not Youll learn about sheet mulchinglasagna mulching44 hugelkultur beds44…

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Shannie McCabe, a horticulture educator with Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company gives an overview of what heirloom seeds are and aren't and offers tips for planning your garden, seed saving and more.

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Learn how you can make changes in your own home landscape to combat climate change Its easy to read the news these days and feel anxious about Climate Change This webinar will show you how its even easier to get proactive and planting in your own backyard Willow Cheeley will outline the basics of design44 how to…

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