LecturesLong a noted speaker in his former engineering career, Mal now greatly enjoys presenting the many virtues of his favorite plant to avid garden clubs, horticultural associations, plant societies and conferences. While New England locations dominate his lecture list, he has also spoken in Atlanta, Augusta (GA), Birmingham (AL), and Memphis. Notable among his many lectures to date were his addresses at the 2005 Hydrangea Conference in Thomsen, GA, 'Hydrangea 2007', the first ever international conference held in Ghent, Belgium, and the 2009 Master Gardeners Spring Conference in Hyannis, MA. Check our 'Events Schedule' for a listing of Mal's lectures. You can contact him directly via phone or e-mail to arrange a session for your organization. |
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WorkshopsHydrangea Farm offers popular hands-on opportunities to gain more in-depth knowledge of specific plant culture. Pruning and propagation workshops are much favored and well attended sessions. We typically limit class size to a maximum of 12 to insure a thorough experience. Reservations are required for all workshops and a modest fee is charged; contact Mary Kay at 508-221-8281. Our pruning workshop for 2011 will be held on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. It is the month for bud-break on Nantucket and our cool (even cold at times) early Spring makes for slow growth and gives us the entire month for pruning. Be sure to bring your favorite pruning shears so you can get right at it. In addition to pruning, we also share our thoughts on hydrangea fertilizing and pH (bloom color) control. Propagation workshops occur in July which is a busy month for starting new plants at the Farm. Lots of good cutting material is available then and the weather is conducive for dependable rooting success in your home garden. No personal tools are required – but you will be taking home your own rooted 'babies' to carefully nurture. Check our 'Events Schedule' for the date(s). |