Fall 2006 Events:

• September 16  
  10 a.m. - noon
  Introduction to the Diversity of Vermont Ferns: A Tour of the Skinner Fern Garden
  Presenter: Dr. Dave Barrington, Professor of Botany, and Director of the Pringle Herbarium at UVM, area of research: Plant systematics and evolution. Join Dr. Barrington as he explores the fern collection at the Hort. Farm.
   
• September 23
  10 a.m. - noon
  Heirloom Perennials Flowers & Phlox
  Presenter: Rachel Kane, Garden Proprietress -Perennial Pleasures, E. Hardwick, VT.  Slide Lecture & Walk
  
  
• October 7
  11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  Mushroom Walk
  Guides: Robert Resnik and Stephanie Miner.  A fun and informative walk & talk in the woods followed by a lively discussion of your "finds" and if lucky: tasting.
  
  
• October 7
  10-4pm
  Ethan Allen Homestead- Autumn Fair
  http://www.vtattractions.org/about.php/sid/4/nid/750
  COST: $5.00
  
  
• October 14
  10 - 11:30 a.m.
  Bulb Planting Workshop
  Presenter: Dr. Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist, area of research: Herbaceous perennials. Learn the ins and outs of bulb planting while assisting Dr. Perry in planting his test beds located in the Perennial Collection at the Hort. Farm.
  
  
• November 18
  1 - 2:30 p.m. Winterberry Talk & Tour
  Presenter: Dr. Mark Starrett, UVM Plant & Soil Science.  Join Dr. Starrett for an in depth look at one of the more popular landscaping choices. These vibrant red berries attract people, birds and animals alike.
  
  
• December 9
  4 - 6 p.m.
  Elegant Structures in Garden Design
  Presenter: Ann Milovsoroff, landscape architect, Horsford Nurseries; formerly of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, Ontario.
  Anne will show how well-designed architectural and sculptural elements make a backyard planting into a garden that is both inspiring and satisfying through spatial definitions.
  
  

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