Fall 2007 continuing education

Recommended New England courses about house, garden and related creative arts

(Classes and schedules are subject to change so check program websites for updates.)

Berkshire Botanical Garden

After my recent visit to tour their gardens in Stockbridge, Mass., I became curious about their classes. “The Berkshire Botanical Garden offers visitors a peaceful refuge of natural beauty, stunning display gardens, exciting community events, and informative classes for all ages and levels of skill and knowledge,” according to their website.  This one-day offering appeals to my interest in trees and shrubs as elements of architecture. See what you think.

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Spring/summer/early fall 2007 continuing education

Recommended New England Courses about House, Garden, and Related Creative Arts

(Classes and schedules are subject to change so check program websites for updates.)

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Adult Education

Located in Jamaica Plain, MA, “The Arnold Arboretum’s adult education program offers one-day and multi-session horticulture, botany, and landscape-related courses for the beginner, avid amateur, and professional,” according to their website. I’ve taken some tree and plant identification courses here and found them affordable and enlightening. This evening offering sounds promising:

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