Late winter is an ideal time to start pruning trees, shrubs, and woody vines.  Find out why this time of year is so significant with respect to pruning, and learn the techniques to begin pruning in your own gardens.  In this primer, participants will learn about pruning objectives, appropriate tools and personal protective gear, pruning techniques, and where to seek additional resources. Jen Kettell owns Radiant Leaf Consulting.  She recently graduated from the American Society for Consulting Arborists (ASCA) Academy,…

Stephanie Doyle from New Hampshire Mushroom Company, will speak about the work the New Hampshire Mushroom Company does growing mushrooms, and will also touch on wild mushrooms and their role in the environment and your garden.  Stephanie will take you through the process NHMC uses to cultivate gorgeous and delicious specialty mushrooms.  You will also get an inside look at what a day in the life of a mushroom farmer looks like. Stephanie has worked for NHMC for over two years…

Our New Hampshire state flower!  Barbara Rollins will tell us how and when the purple lilac first came to NH.  She'll talk abut lilac colors, varieties, care and diseases of the shrub.  Her presentation will cover planting instructions and pruning techniques.  She will also provide some history of the lilac and will talk about the annual Lilac Photo Contest.  This presentation is just in time for our annual May blooming of these beautiful flowers. Barbara Rollins is a Landscape Specialist Supervisor…