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Horticulture Calendar
Reservations necessary for most classes and events, to register, call 603-763-4789, ext. 3 or email info@thefells.org.
Create a Backyard Vegetable Garden
Thursdays, April 1, 8, and 15, 10-11:30am
This three-session introductory level class covers a broad range of topics from planning your garden to putting it to bed. Participants learn proper soil preparation, use of gardening tools, seed starting, fertilization, composting, pest control, extending the growing season, and harvesting and storing. Green thumb not required! Join NH Master Gardeners Rose Batts and Gina McCalmont for this all inclusive class! Free. Limit 20, call 603-763-4789 x3 for reservations. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse.
Introduction to Landscape Design for Homeowners
Wednesdays, April 7 and 14, 5:30-7:30pm
Join Joseph Geisler, NHCLP, Pellettieri Associates Inc. for this two-session class and learn basic design principles, including: spatial definition; proportion; pattern; texture; tone; and color of landscape elements. Explore the use of landform, plants, and structure to shape space through case study examples, class discussions and personal project critiques. Members $32, nonmembers $40. Limit 25, call 603-763-4789 x3 for reservations. Meet at Fells Gatehouse
Organic Lawn Care
Tuesday, May 18, 6:00-7:15pm
In this program presented by the Merrimack County UNH Cooperative Extension, UNH Agricultural Educator Amy Ouelette discusses choosing the right grass for your lawn, soil health, how to avoid common lawn problems, providing natural sources of nutrients, mowing and irrigating. Free. Limited seating, call for reservations. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse.
Trail-walk: Wildflowers
Tuesday, June 1, 1-2:30pm
Explore The Fells with trail guides Lynn Johnson and Emma Crane in search of wildflowers--both common and uncommon. You will be surprised to discover a vast variety of plants under your very feet. Learn to identify shrubs, trees, and ferns and meander along the new woodland Wildflower Loop. Bring cameras, field guides and notebooks. Sturdy shoes and insect repellant recommended. Members free, nonmembers $6. Reservations not required. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Welcome Kiosk.
Saturday, June 19, 9am-noon
19th Annual Plant Sale
The Fells nursery staff offers an outstanding selection of quality perennials and shrubs from regional nurseries as well as those propagated and field dug from The Fells very own gardens. Get friendly advice from expert Fells gardeners! Open to members 8-9am and to the general public at 9am. Members, bring your membership cards and save 10%! Rain or shine. Held in The Fells Gatehouse Courtyard.
Village and Hillside: Unique Gardens of Warner
Saturday, July 17, 9am-3pm
A selection of ten choice private gardens are included on the 2010 Fells Garden Tour. The town of Warner, a pleasant and picturesque village with neatness and thrift evident in all the surroundings is situated in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region of New Hampshire a quick 30 minutes northwest of Concord and 40 minutes southeast of Lebanon. You will be treated to a variety of gardens and styles--including an organic vegetable garden, charming historic gardens in the Waterloo District, sweeping views from gardens on prestigious Pumpkin Hill, an artist's garden and shop, "a garden among the rocks" and a lovely compact garden and private patio in the town village. Conclude the tour in the historic Waterloo district with refreshments on the tavern lawn, where Paul Proulx will speak on the history and politics of Waterloo. While there stroll past beautiful historic homes, cross a covered bridge to the Warner River and railroad station and continue along a picturesque walking trail. Tour headquarters is the Telephone Museum located at 22 East Main Street, Warner. Tickets: $25 day of tour, $20 in advance. Available June 15 online at www.thefells.org and at select retail locations.
Propagation Techniques: A New Hampshire Master Gardener Continuing Education Program
A special program offered only to NH Master Gardeners
Wednesday, September 29, 10:30-noon
Knowing when and how to propagate is both an art and a science. Using a hands-on approach Fells Nursery Manager Susan Damon and Landscape Committee Chair Ann Loeffler demonstrate techniques for successful propagation and division of plants to renew vigor and control spreading. You will be surprised to learn how many perennials can be successfully divided in the fall! Following class, tour the gardens, enjoy a brown bag lunch on the veranda or go on a private tour of the historic house with Education Director Mary Kronenwetter. Participants leave with samples of Fells plant material to take home. Plants will also be available for purchase directly from The Fells Nursery. $20, includes class and materials, admission to the gardens, and private house tour. BYO scissors and felcoes. Class size of 20. To register contact the NH Master Gardener Program, 603-629-9494 x110 or marcy.stanton@unh.edu. Meet at The Fells Nursery.
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