The Camden Garden Club’s 55th annual Winter Horticulture Series is scheduled to run from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom Tuesdays, Jan. 31-Feb. 28. Shown is an apple blossom glass flower model at the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants. Harvard University photo
The Camden Garden Club’s 55th annual Winter Horticulture Series is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. via Zoom Tuesdays, Jan. 31 through Feb. 28.
The events include topics related to conservation and environmental stewardship for home gardeners, as well as botanical art, photography and research, according to a news release from Cayla Mäki-Pittman of the club’s Communication and Publicity Committee.
On Jan. 31, the series begins with a virtual tour of Harvard’s famous Glass Flowers exhibit. Virtual tour guide Carol Carlson of Harvard Museums of Science & Culture will perform a live showcase of the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
The following events are free with registration. Registration instructions will be announced on the club’s website and to newsletter subscribers.
• On Feb. 7, Sally Stockwell with Maine Audubon and Allyssa Gregory from the Maine Forest Service will present “Forestry for Maine Birds,” covering ways to steward woodland and provide habitat. Together, they will discuss ways to enhance habitat for a diversity of birds, fish, and other wildlife that live in or visit privately owned forests.
• On Feb. 14, Maine State Horticulturist Gary Fish will present “Yardscaping” on how homeowners can create and maintain healthy landscapes through ecologically based practices that minimize reliance on water, fertilizer and pesticides. Topics include low maintenance and native plants, low input yard care, proper plant choice, and managing pests wisely.
• On Feb. 21, Bill Cullina, executive director of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, will present “Sugar, Sex, and Poison: Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera.” He will discuss how the world of pollen, poisons, pigments, pheromones, sugars and sex translates to sound organic practices from which all can benefit.
• On Feb. 28, gardening journalist Tom Atwell will present “The New Invasive Plants List in Maine” and discuss the new Maine do-not sell list. He plans to explain why plants some people like were put on it, the reasons for the list, and alternatives to undesirable plants for homeowners.
Tickets cost $15 for nonmembers and $11 for members,
For tickets, or more information, visit camdengardenclub.org. The deadline for purchasing tickets is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24.
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