• Friday, April 26th, from 7 to 9pm Ladies Spring Fling
Be sure to join us for our fourth annual "Spring Fling". It's an evening filled
with all things gardening!! We will have guest experts from all aspects of the
gardening world. The evening will be a fund raiser for East Lyme Beautification and Niantic Main Street - two
organizations that have worked hard over the years to improve the appearance of
our town. We are asking for a $15 donation for the evening. Refreshments will
be provided. Consider this your opportunity to "pick the experts brains" and
have them answer all your gardening questions. For those of you who want to "Get Dirty", you can plant up a container of herbs
for your patio. Or perhaps a hanging basket for the deck? You can pot up either
for a small, additional fee. Don't want to get your hands dirty? No problem.
Just spend the evening wandering the greenhouse, talking with our friendly
experts. Give your girlfriends a call and see if they want to join us for our
fourth annual SPRING FLING. Be sure to give us a call to reserve your spot. We
want to be sure that we have plenty of refreshments for all you. 860-691-0528
• April 27, 1:30pm. Creating A Healing Garden for Mind, Body, and Soul
Community herbalist Ilana Sobo joins us to explain the many benefits of planting
a medicinal garden, and the twelve must-have herbs to enhance yourlife. She
will also go over how companion planting will naturally protect your garden
from damaging pests and attract beneficial pollinators, Create the perfect space for relaxing, meditating, and healing with some of the
best plants to enhance your life and ell being through aromatherapy and
medicinal herbs. Registration fee $10.
• Saturday April 27 @ 2pm. Green Smoothies
Maia Vargas is a Health and Physical Education teacher. Learn the benefits of
eating more green leafy veggies and learn how to incorporate greens into tasty
green beverages, People who add green smoothies to their daily eating plan
usually lose extra pounds and gain extra energy. In addition to being able to
taste green smoothies, the $10 fee entitles each attendee to take home (3)
6-packs of the leafy greens that Maia will be talking about. Children are
encouraged o accompany their parents to this class, as we want all kids to be
eating more veggies. Please call to register for this class.
• April 27. Successful Gardening in Deer Country 10AM-12PM Cost: $20
Is it possible to have a garden in deer country without depending upon expensive
fences, or regular spraying with deer deterrents? The answer is, YES! Growing
plants that deer find unpalatable is perhaps the best defense. Ruth Rogers
Clausen will take a detailed look at a number of deer-resistant plants. Tips
and tricks that make your garden less inviting to your local herd will also be
discussed. Additionally "deer candy" plants that are high on their gourmet list
are addressed. While there is no such thing as a "deer-proof" garden in deer
country, there are plenty of plants to decorate your property. Learn how to
make it deer-tolerant rather than fighting Nature to protect your landscape.
Ruth will be signing copies of her 2011 book about successful gardening in deer
country 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants from Timber Press. Pre-registration and payment is required. Go to Event Signup to register. Any questions, email abrand@brokenarrownursery.com or call 203-288-1026. Sign up soon as space is limited.
• April 27 at 9:30 AM Grow Your Own Groceries with Linda.
Burnett's Country Gardens | 380 New London Road | Salem | (860) 949-8722 | www.burnettscg.com
Linda will be going over everything from 'how-to', to 'why-to'. Great class for
the beginner. $5
• April 27 at 1PM Organic Lawn by SafeLawns of Salem.
Burnett's Country Gardens | 380 New London Road | Salem | (860) 949-8722 | www.burnettscg.com
If you're going green but have forgotten your lawn, let Mary Richardson and Bill
Ross help you get started! $5
• April 27 10am Flowering Trees & Shrubs
Learn how to plant and care for flowering trees and shrubs. Add some color and
variety to your yard with these beautiful woodies.
• Sunday April 28 @ 3pm Hypertufa Planters
Come join our good friend, Jeff Woodward, from Woodward Greenhouses in Chaplin
and learn how to make your own hypertufa pots. These lightweight, concrete
based pots are perfect for a succulent garden. (Lots of our succulents start
out at Jeff's greenhouses, so it seems a perfect fit). Jeff will come with ALL
the needed supplies, and everyone will complete a pot during this workshop.
Please call and register soon, as this class is sure to fill up quickly. $25
fee
• May 4 National Herb Day
Elderberry is the Herb of the Year for 2013. Come meet herbalist Bonnie
Yackovetsky. Bonnie will discuss the uses of Elderberry - culinary, medicinal,
as well as decorative in the garden. Bonnie will bring Elderberry recipes to
share, and Elder Flower tea to sample. Bonnie will also have herbal gifts for
sale.
• Saturday May 4 10:00 a.m. Title: Design Strategies for Today’s Mixed Borders – Susan Cohan, APLD
Horticulturist, landscape designer, and garden editor Susan Cohan, APLD will
share the secrets of good design so that you too can be successful in your home
garden by cultivating a personal gardening style.
$10 fee. Register at events@whiteflowerfarm.com
• May 4 & 5. Grand Opening Celebration!
Burnett's Country Gardens | 380 New London Road | Salem | (860) 949-8722 | www.burnettscg.com
Mark your calendar for May 4th and 5th. Our official Grand Opening Weekend will
be filled with gorgeous plant material, PLUS we've invited a few of our
neighbors to participate. Come out and support the Salem Boy Scouts and Cub
Scouts, and the Salem Fire Department. Come hungry both days! WCTY wil be
visiting with a LIVE radio broadcast too. More details in our next newsletter.
• May 11 10am until 2pm Mother’s Day Basket Making for Kids! Fee $8.00 or $12.00
A perfect activity for kids to do with Dad or the Grandparents. Come make a
basket for that special lady in your child’s life. New This Year: Larger size option!
• May 16, 17 & 18 Vegetable Weekend
Check the Store for Specials or Sign Up for Our Email List for Updates!
• Friday May 17 – Sunday May 19 10:00 a.m. Title: The Great Tomato Celebration
The Great Tomato Celebration is not to be missed. Go home with treasured
heirlooms and the best-rated Tomato plants for your growing and eating
pleasure. Get here early for the best selections. A fun time is guaranteed for
all!
• May 18 10am Easy Vegetables To Grow
Don’t Be Intimidated! Growing vegetables can be easy and a fun activity that the
whole family can enjoy. Learn how to grow your own edibles with a special
highlight on ones that are easy to grow with a high rate of success.
• June 1 10am Roses Made Easy
Learn what you need to be successful with your roses this season. From pruning
to feeding and which varieties are the most hassle free, you will be well on
your way to the beautiful easy roses you’ve been wanting.
• June 4 – The endless possibilities of Container Gardening
Tuesdays in the Garden – Be part of the garden discussion with staff members and fellow gardeners as we
gather each Tuesday for lunch in the shade of the garden. You bring your
favorite sandwich and we’ll supply the drinks. A lively topic of discussion, demonstrations, and tours
will be part of the excitement. Each session will last no longer than an hour
and starts at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration and enthusiasm are required!
Register at events@whiteflowerfarm.com
• Saturday June 8 10:00 a.m. Title: Garden Photography Made Easy - Rich Pomerantz
Acclaimed photographer Rich Pomerantz will wow you with his garden photography
and impart his wisdom so that you’ll feel like a pro when you photograph your own gardens. Practical tips and a
chance to photograph in the White Flower Farm gardens will be made available.
$10 fee. Register at events@whiteflowerfarm.com
• June 8 10am Pruning 101: The Summer Edition
Learn how to prune and which trees, shrubs and perennials should be pruned this
summer.
• June 11 – Paying attention to Textures, Shapes and ok, you guessed, Color in the Garden
Tuesdays in the Garden – Be part of the garden discussion with staff members and fellow gardeners as we
gather each Tuesday for lunch in the shade of the garden. You bring your
favorite sandwich and we’ll supply the drinks. A lively topic of discussion, demonstrations, and tours
will be part of the excitement. Each session will last no longer than an hour
and starts at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration and enthusiasm are required!
Register at events@whiteflowerfarm.com
• June 18 – Proper planting techniques and a tour of the White Flower Farm specimen trees
Tuesdays in the Garden – Be part of the garden discussion with staff members and fellow gardeners as we
gather each Tuesday for lunch in the shade of the garden. You bring your
favorite sandwich and we’ll supply the drinks. A lively topic of discussion, demonstrations, and tours
will be part of the excitement. Each session will last no longer than an hour
and starts at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration and enthusiasm are required!
Register at events@whiteflowerfarm.com
• Saturday, June 22. Farmer's Market
Burnett's Country Gardens | 380 New London Road | Salem | (860) 949-8722 | www.burnettscg.com
Calling all local farmers and artisans! The Farmer's Market at Burnett's will begin on Saturday, June 22nd. Our market
will run year round, every Saturday, from 11-2. Please contact info@burnettscg.com for more information.
• June 22 10am Perennials: Care and Maintaining with Mary Jo’s Garden Tour!
Learn how to care for and to maintain your perennial garden. Take a walk through
Mary Jo’s garden and get your hands on all the special tips and tricks.
• Saturday June 22 2:30 p.m. Title: Annual Open House
Join us for Cucumber sandwiches and fresh iced tea as we sit under the Maples of
White Flower Farm for our Annual Open House. Special sales, tours, and a
relaxing time are in store for all of our valued customers.
Click here to register.
• June 25 – Create a dynamite mailbox planting for sun or shade
Tuesdays in the Garden – Be part of the garden discussion with staff members and fellow gardeners as we
gather each Tuesday for lunch in the shade of the garden. You bring your
favorite sandwich and we’ll supply the drinks. A lively topic of discussion, demonstrations, and tours
will be part of the excitement. Each session will last no longer than an hour
and starts at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration and enthusiasm are required!
Register at events@whiteflowerfarm.com
• Saturday July 13 10:00 a.m. Title: The World of Hydrangeas – to grow them is to love them
Glorious hydrangea is the topic of this talk and demo with live plants. Learn
all you need to know in order to enjoy a fantastic flower display year in and
year out with this popular and expanding genre of plants.
Free admission.
Register at events@whiteflowerfarm.com
