Providing horticulture education for aspiring gardeners is a large part of the mission for the Massachusetts Horticulture Society. We offer an array of gardening workshops, courses and lectures throughout the year that cover a wide variety of gardening topics and interests. Below is the list of upcoming classes in chronological order.
Massachusetts Master Gardener training program
Mass Hort hosts the Massachusetts Master Gardener training program. To learn more about this program, please see the Master Gardener section.
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Growing Grains in Massachusetts |
| Thursday, May 30 2013, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
with Elizabeth L'Etoile – Four Star Farms
“Amber Waves of Grain” are probably not the first things that come to
mind when thinking about agriculture in Massachusetts. Join Liz E’toile
in a discussion of the history and resurgence of grain production in
Mass, how to enhance your landscape with ornamental and ancient
varieties, and techniques for harvesting and storing grains on a home or
small scale.
Cost - $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members. 
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Vegetable Gardening for Everyone |
| Thursday, June 20 2013, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
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with Susan Hammond – Principle Master Gardener, Keeper Vegetable Garden
 Vegetable gardening is something everyone can enjoy, from the novice to
the experienced gardener. It can be a way to bring fresh food to your
table, teach children where food comes from, or even a way to beautify
your yard! We’ll look at different types of vegetable gardens and
discuss layout, variety choices, and growing techniques.
Cost - $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members
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Hands-on Work Day in Mass Hort’s Vegetable Garden |
| Saturday, June 22 2013, 9:00am - 1:00pm |
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with Mass Hort Garden Keeper Susan Hammond
Susan will be at the Mass Hort Garden to Table vegetable garden from 9am to 1pm to give guided tours, discuss the various growing methods in
use, review pest control techniques, and give you a chance do both
transplanting and direct seeding of summer crops.
Cost - $FREE for members, $FREE for non-members
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Floral Design Course - Fall 2013 |
From Tuesday, September 17 2013
To Tuesday, October 22 2013
7:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday of each week
This fall Mass Hort will once again offer a six week course for anyone interested in learning the nuts and bolts of how to do a design for a flower show. This course is designed especially for those who would love to enter a flower show but are unsure of how to go about it or are timid and need support and encouragement. This course will be held in the Education Building at Elm Bank on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm from September 17th through October 22nd.
Cost - $100.00 for members, $100.00 for non-members.
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Programs & Education 