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In The Garden Series
In the Garden tours will offer the public the unique opportunity to experience particular collections at Bayard Cutting Arboretum alongside one of our professional horticultural staff; Nelson Sterner- Executive Director, Kevin Wiecks Landscape Curator, Joy Arden- GIS Specialist, Jen Campbell- former Farm Manager and current Farm Advisor, and Susan Randazzo Gardener and Curator of the Four Season Garden. Tours will include a walking tour and an in-depth discussion of specific topics related to the given collection. The focus will be on the horticultural practice, species choice, design, history, and future plans for each specific collection. Workshops will be conducted by Frances Reidy. Frances is the sole proprietor of Dryad Tree & Shrub Diagnostics LLC, a Plant Health Maintenance company operating for more than 25 years in East Islip, NY. Frances consults with clients to assess tree and shrub conditions to help preserve trees in our environments. A proponent of PHM methods, Frances also works to reduce and eliminate pesticides to bring back the declining beneficial insect and pollinator populations. In addition to consulting at BCA, Fran counts the Queens Botanical Gardens, the High Line, and the MET Cloisters among her clientele. Past clients include Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Battery City Parks. Fran won the ISAs 2018 True Professional Award, one of Five winners.
COST: General Admission: $15 | Students / BCAHS Members: $10
Events will be held rain or shine. In the case of extreme weather, presentations will be made in the Upper Carriage House. All tours and workshops will meet at the Upper Carriage House, leaving promptly at 11:00 AM.
Full Schedule:
March 10, 11 am Merging Technology with Nature: Mapping our Collections - Joy Arden
April 7, 11 am Growing Vegetables, from Seed to Table - Jen Campbell
April 14, 11am The Conifers of Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Nelson Sterner
April 28, 11am Pruning: Why, When, and How - Frances Reidy
May 12, 11am Bulb Plantings of Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Kevin Wiecks
May 26, 11am Beneficials in your Garden Part 1. - Frances Reidy
June 2, 11am Learn to Grow and use Culinary Herbs - Jen Campbell
June 9, 11 am Royce Rhododendron Garden - Kevin Wiecks
June 23, 11am Beneficials in your Garden Part 2 - Frances Reidy
July 14, 11am Coastal Gardens of Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Kevin Wiecks
July 28, 11am A Tree Through the Seasons: What to do and When - France Reidy
August 11, 11 am Oak Park: The Great Oaks of Bayard Cutting Arboretum Kevin Wiecks
August 25, 11 am What's Bugging my Tree? - Frances Reidy
September 8, 11am The Four Season Garden and Four season interest throughout Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Sue Randazzo
September 15, 11am You can Raise Chickens at Home - Jen Campbell
September 22, 11am How Trees Grow - Frances Reidy
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LocationBayard Cutting Arboretum (View)
440 Montauk Highway
Great River, NY 11739
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 15 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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