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Winter Offerings by Julie Campbell, Design Associate

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Would you like something fun [and garden-related] to do to carry you through the monochromatic and dormant days of winter? Why not expand your plant knowledge and continue to learn even while the leaves are off of the trees by taking a class, attending a seminar or joining a garden group?

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The Food Project: Building Raised-Bed Gardens in Boston and Lynn

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

Build-a-Garden is a program designed to get more people to grow their own food in Boston and Lynn. The Food Project will build a raised bed garden and provide the support needed to grow food successfully. Raised beds have many benefits: they can be built on pavement or on top of contaminated soil; it is easy to learn how to grow food in them; and they can be planted intensively to produce lots of food in a small space.

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More meetings on Asian Longhorned Beetles in Boston

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Because of the wide range of tree species that may be affected by ALB, its potential presence here is a significant concern. Federal, state and local officials have made plans to further investigate the source and extent of the infestation, and have scheduled meetings to inform local residents and businesses about the effort.

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Asian Longhorn Beetle Infestation in Boston

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

 On Tuesday, July 13th at 6:00pm, USDA, state and city officials will host a community meeting at the Golf Clubhouse, Circuit Drive at Franklin Park. Please attend this important meeting to learn how you can help!!

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Roslindale Garden Tour This Week-end

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Come enjoy two of Christie’s gardens on the tour this week-end.
See How Our Gardens Grow
A tour of eight Roslindale gardens Saturday, June 12, 2010
11 AM to 4 PM Tickets: $15 before June 6, $20 week of event. (more…)

Roslindale Garden Tour June 12, 2010

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Put it on your calendar!
See How Our Gardens Grow

A tour of eight Roslindale gardens
Saturday, June 12, 2010

11 AM to 4 PM
Tickets: $15 before June 6, $20 week of event

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