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SUMMARY:Gardener’s Gathering: Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Gardener’s Gathering: Coffee & Conversation\nSaturday\, April 19th\, 2025\n10:00 – 11:30 am\nEnfield Shaker Museum \n447 NH Route 4A \nEnfield\, NH 03748 \nI am delighted to welcome you to the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden Volunteer Program. This program offers volunteers  the opportunity to learn history\, connect with the herbs and their properties. This hands on experience invites you to spend time in the garden with fellow gardeners. No experience is necessary\, but always welcome. I welcome you to join us for light refreshments as we discuss the upcoming plans and your role in the garden. Please come ready to share your ideas and ask questions.
URL:https://shakermuseum.org/event/gardeners-gathering-coffee-conversation/
LOCATION:Enfield Shaker Museum\, 447 NH Route 4A\, Enfield\, NH\, 03748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands-on Pruning with Henry Homeyer
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on Pruning with Henry Homeyer\nCultivating Healthy Gardens with Precision\nSaturday\, April 12th\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nTHIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nHands-on Pruning with Henry Homeyer is an interactive workshop that will give you the skills and knowledge needed to master the art of pruning. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast\, this hands-on experience is designed to demystify the pruning process and equip you with the techniques to enhance the health and beauty of your garden. \nWorkshop Highlights:\nPrinciples of Pruning: Learn the fundamental principles of pruning\, including the importance of timing and recognizing different pruning cuts. \nTool Mastery: Learn about the different pruning tools and their proper usage. Get hands-on experience with pruning shears\, loppers\, saws\, and other essential equipment. \nPlant-specific Techniques: Explore tailored pruning techniques for different types of plants\, such as shrubs and perennials. Understand the unique needs of each species and how to optimize growth. \nSeasonal Strategies: Discover the optimal times to prune for various plants\, ensuring that you promote robust growth and vibrant blooms. \nDisease and Pest Prevention: Understand how proper pruning practices contribute to the prevention of diseases and pests. Learn to identify and address potential issues before they become a major challenge. \nHands-0n Practice in the Museum Gardens. \nQ&A: Have your specific questions answered by Henry Homeyer. \nWho Should Attend: Gardening enthusiasts and homeowners looking to enhance their garden’s health and aesthetics. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to transform your gardening skills and foster a thriving\, well-pruned garden. Jin us for expert guidance and discover the joy of cultivating a healthier outdoor space. \nClass is limited to 20 participants. Advance registration is required. \nCost: \nMuseum Member – $35/person \nNon-Member – $40/person \nAll proceeds from this workshop go to support the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum. \nComing from a distance? Why not plan to stay overnight in the historic Great Stone Dwelling? Check out room availability here. \nWant to know more about Henry Homeyer?\nHenry Homeyer (The Gardening Guy) is a lifelong organic gardener living in Cornish\, NH\, where he has been planting flowers and trees since 1970. He is the author of four gardening books and has written a weekly gardening column for newspapers around New England for more than 24 years. He teaches organic gardening workshops throughout New England and is a regular monthly commentator on Vermont Public Radio. \n 
URL:https://shakermuseum.org/event/hands-on-pruning-with-henry-homeyer-2/
LOCATION:Enfield Shaker Museum\, 447 NH Route 4A\, Enfield\, NH\, 03748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vintage Bloom & Bouquet Bar
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Bloom & Bouquet Bar\nFriday\, April 18\, 2024\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nEnfield Shaker Museum \n447 NH Route 4A \nEnfield\, NH 03748 \nLooking to bring more beauty into your life? Come to our Flower Bar and Arranging Workshop for a fun-filled evening of creativity and community connection while channeling your inner-florist! \nJennifer French\, expert floral designer of Vintage and Blooms in Orange\, NH will lead you through the fundamentals of floral design and arranging\, offering loads of helpful tips and techniques to select the perfect bloom for balance and beauty. Learn the precise “formula” for a perfect arrangement every time and then put your new skills to work creating an arrangement that is uniquely yours. \nAll necessary floral materials and guidance will be provided\, including a vast array of fresh floral sprigs to choose from at our Flower Bar\, a vase\, and floral arranging tools as well. \nThis Flower Bar and Arranging Workshop is perfect for seasoned floral arrangers and beginners alike! No experience is necessary. \nSip on something bubbly\, grab some nibbles at our grazing table and immerse yourself in the peace and beauty of Chosen Vale at springtime! \nClass is limited to 20 participants. Advance registration is required. \nMuseum Members – $60/person \nNon-Members – $68/person \nAll proceeds from this workshop go to support the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum. \nComing from a distance? Why not plan to stay overnight in the historic Great Stone Dwelling? Check out room availability here.
URL:https://shakermuseum.org/event/flower-bar-and-arranging-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Enfield Shaker Museum\, 447 NH Route 4A\, Enfield\, NH\, 03748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Herb Gardening Workshop Series Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Herb Gardening Workshop Series\nPart 3\nwith Susan Quinlan\nSaturday\, April 19th\, 2025\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nTHIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED — CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATE! \nEnfield Shaker Museum \n447 NH Route 4A \nEnfield\, NH 03748 \nJoin us for a five-part comprehensive workshop series on becoming an herb gardener! \nEach session delves into essential skills and knowledge for planning\, sowing\, growing\, maintaining\, harvesting and using herbs in the home garden. \nStarting with an introduction of Medicinal and Culinary herbs grown in our Museum Garden. Participants will learn herb garden basics. We’ll cover plant selection\, planting\, and maintenance. Then we’ll explore seasonal care techniques. This is perfect for beginners or seasoned gardeners looking to deepen their herbal expertise. All sessions will be hands-on\, and participants will grow a tray of herbs ready to plant in their home garden. \nWho is Susan Quinlan?\nSusan is a retired registered nurse who has been creating and caring for gardens and people for fifty years. As a self taught and dedicated organic gardener\, she is a recent graduate of the NH Master Gardeners program and holds a Native Plants for the Pollinators Certificate. Susan manages the 7000 square foot Herb Garden at the Enfield Shaker Museum\, where she teaches hands-on herb gardening and herbal crafting. Her passion is to create a community that connects plants and people in celebration of the natural world. \nApril 19th\, 2025 – Part 3 \nGrowing and Maintaining Your Herbs \nParticipants learn essential maintenance techniques\, such as watering and fertilizing\, pruning and encouraging new growth to seedling and young plants. The workshop covers tips on growing success\, companion planting and transplant preparations. \nHerb Seedling Maintenance \n\nSowing more herbs\nPotting up seedlings\, growing young plants and care tips for success\nPlanning for spring planting\nCompanion planting\nHarding off\n\nMay 17th\, 2025 – Part 4 \nPlanting\, Care and Maintenance \nIn this workshop you will learn the best techniques for bed preparation\, propagation by division or layer and how to transplant your plants into their growing bed. We will explore the many tasks needed to nurture and protect young plants during this vulnerable time. \nSite preparation \n\nWatering and fertilizing schedules\nTransplanting and planting\nPruning and caring for herb plants\n\nGarden Maintenance \n\nWeed control\nMulching\nIrrigation\nCompost\n\nJune 14th\, 2025 – Part 5 \nThis final workshop focuses on maximizing the herb harvest and preserving it for futrue use. Topics include harvesting techniques for leaves\, flowers and seeds\, as well as drying\, freezing and creating herbal infusions or oils. Participants will learn about storage methods to extend shelf life. The hands-on activity involves creating an herb bundle and infused vinegar to take home and discussing individual garden plans\, identifying and managing pests. \nPinching\, Pruning and Harvesting Herbs \n\nProper harvesting techniques\nDrying and storing herbs\nCreating your own meateria medica\n\n*Advanced Registration Required. Limit of 10 people per class. \nCost: \nIndividual Class: \nMembers $40 \nNon-Members $45 \nAll classes: (only available before first offered class)\n \nMembers $190 \nNon-Members $215 \n*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum. \nComing from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Accommodations. \nFirst Classes: \nFebruary 22nd\, 2025 – Part 1 \nIntroduction to Herb Gardening \nParticipants are introduced to the basics of herb gardening\, including types of herbs and their culinary\, medicinal and aromatic uses. \nTopics covered include selecting a suitable site\, understand light\, soil\, and water requirements and choosing between indoor and outdoor gardens. Participants learn about basic gardening tools and explore annual\, biennial\, and perennial herbs. \nIntroduction to Herbs and Garden Planning \n\nBasics of Herb Garden design and planning\nGardening intentions\nGardening space\nGardening energy\nGarden Journal\n\nOverview of Popular Culinary and Medicinal Herbs \n\nIntroduction to commonly used Shaker medicinal and culinary herbs\nBest medicinal and culinary herbs to grow for home gardeners\nChoosing your herbs to grow for wellness and joy\nHerb seeds and transplants\nAnnuals\, perennials and biennials – what is the difference?\n\nMarch 22nd\, 2025 – Part 2 \nSite Selection\, Seed Sowing and Soil \nThis workshop focuses on learning the principals of site preparation\, seed sowing and soil. Participants learn about preparing soil for optimal growth\, including pH\, drainage\, and organic matter. \nSite Selection and Soil Preparation \n\nSoil\, sun\, water\, drainage\, air\nGarden format\, raised beds\, mounds\, containers\nSoil testing\, soil types and amendments for herb cultivation\n\nIndoor Herb Gardening \n\nChoosing suitable herbs for indoor cultivation\, preorder plants\nContainer selection and preparation\nEssential care tips for indoor herb plants\n\nHerb Propagation Techniques \n\nSeed starting indoors\nSow a tray of your herb selection\nCuttings and division methods\nPotting soil vs seed starting soil
URL:https://shakermuseum.org/event/herb-gardening-workshop-series-part-3/
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