Hildene
1005 Hildene Rd
Manchester
http://www.hildene.org, 802-362-1788
Celebration of Peonies. Traditionally the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks of June when the Formal Garden signals the beginning of the season with 1,000’s of peony blooms; many of them from the original 1907 plants.
From Our Garden to Yours
170 Main St. and Town Common
Wardsboro
http://www.friendsofwardsborolibrary.org.
Sat, May 24 9a-2p Rain or Shine, Bright annuals, hardy perennials, hanging baskets, shrubs, Gilfeather turnip seedlings and seeds. On the same day is the Library Trustees’ Bake Sale on the Town Common, Main St. (bake sale profits benefit the Wardsboro Public Library) Tickets go on sale for the Best Raffle Ever! You can print your own tickets online at Drawing is on July 4th after the parade.
Walker Farm
1190 US Route 5,
East Dummerston
May 3, 10a, “Fruit Trees: Selecting, Growing and Pruning Varieties for a Home Orchard”
Ezekiel Goodband, Orchardist and Manager of Scott Farm; May 10, 10a, “Raspberries, Blueberries and Strawberries: Creating and Maintaining the Berry Patch of Your Dreams”, Jack Manix, Organic Farmer and Owner of Walker Farm & Ezekiel Goodband, Orchardist and Manager of Scott Farm; May 17, 10a, “Pots in the Garden: Designing, Planting and Placing Seasonal Containers in the Garden”, Garden Designer Michaela Harlow
Boyd Family Farm
125 East Dover Road, Wilmington
http://www.boydfamilyfarm.com (802) 464-5618
May 31, 10-12p, “Hanging Basket & Planter Workshop” There are many new flower options at the Boyd Family Farm and we can show you how to plant them for year round color! Bring your own containers or purchase some new ones. June 14, 10:30-11:30, “Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes for Fathers” Fun for all generations. New releases like the First Editions® Tawara Asian Pear™ will be introduced, a unique fruit tree that boasts brown fruit that tastes like a cross between a crispy apple and pear. Also information about apricot, apple, plum pear, peach trees and blueberry and raspberry bushes. Learn how to plant a successful orchard or berry regarding cross-pollination, soil type, proper watering and mulch. Check out the Blueberry and Raspberry fields.
The Gardens of Westminster
Westminster, VT
http://www.westminstercares.org
Sat, June 28 & Sun, June 29, See five beautiful gardens, featuring the gardens of Gordon & Mary Hayward. Sponsored by Westminster Cares. Rain or shine. Admission $15/2 for $25. Discounted tickets online.
New Plants New Voices
http://www.northhillgarden.com
Held at Mount Snow — Sat, June 29, 8:30a – 4:30p, The 19th Annual Symposium at North Hill features information about the new, new plants, new ideas and a new and upcoming generation of gardeners.
