Weston Nurseries

Online: How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants
2022-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Gardening can be difficult at times, whether you’re trying to landscape an area under a dense pine canopy or grow the perfect tomato in a dry summer there are endless challenges to overcome. What if it were easier? What if there were plants that thrived under the pine trees, or on the sandy roadsides or could even take the place of all that wasted space we call lawn? What if you could grow beautiful, ecologically beneficial plants that evolved to deal with any problems that the New England landscape throws your way? Join Dan Jaffe Wilder to learn How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants
About Dan Jaffe Wilder, Director of Applied Ecology, Norcross Wildlife Foundation
Photographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat, sustainable landscape practices, foraging and cultivation of edible species, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience.
Dan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine, Orono, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead, growing and foraging numerous edible species, preserving and cooking whenever possible, and raising small animals.
Online Class: March 3 at 6pm to 7:30pm
Cost: $20
Please click here to register for this class

Ask the Houseplant & Tropicals Expert with Chris Bell
2022-03-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Please join us for our BRAND NEW LIVE online “Ask the Houseplant & Tropicals Expert” event featuring Chris Bell, along with our Garden Center houseplant staff, and a host of other houseplant lovers and tropical experts who love indoor plants as much as you do!
This is our weekly series that will answer your questions and chat with you about everything gardening—both indoors and out—from 6 to 7pm.
Join us and get answers to all of your pressing houseplant and tropical questions! FREE for everyone! Pre-registration is requested!
Pre-register Here https://bit.ly/asktheexpertweston
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See you Thursdays at 6pm EST!

Landscape Design 101: Landscaping for Life (Online) Part 4/4
2022-03-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
This intensive introductory course (it is a 4 part class: Feb 22, 24 & March 1, 3) will provide the knowledge, skills, and understanding to create a great-looking landscape that is healthier for people and for the environment. The course is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. The comprehensive curriculum covers a range of topics, including site evaluation, soils, water, plants, and landscape materials. During the course, participants will design their own landscape using the principles learned in class. Upon completing the course participants will receive a certificate of completion.
You will learn how to:
· Create a rain garden
· Determine soil type and how to create healthy soil
· Understand the role of water and how to best use it
· Use compost
· Source and use native plants
· Avoid invasive species
· Garden for wildlife
· Purchase local and responsible materials

Course Duration: This series of classes will be held on February 22, 24 and March 1, 3 from 8 am to 12 pm
The registration deadline is on Monday, February 14). The zoom link will be sent out on February 14. *This course needs a minimum of 10 attendees.
Price: $295
Click here to Purchase Course

Ask the "Landscape" Gardening Expert with Trevor Smith (Online)
2022-03-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Please join us for our LIVE online “Ask the Landscape Gardening Expert” events featuring Trevor Smith along with our Garden Center managers and staff and a host of other horticultural colleagues who love plants as much as you do! This is our weekly series that will answer your questions and chat with you about everything gardening from 6 to 7pm.
Join us and get answers to all of your pressing gardening questions! FREE for everyone! Pre-registration is requested!
Register using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcuqoqjksGNQFetaF4ey3IUB_0ne43yUN
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See you Thursdays at 6pm EST!

Online: All About Houseplants with Sara Barrios
2022-03-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
You can grow houseplants, yes you!
This zoom class is packed full of information on all things indoor plant related.
Indoor gardening expert Sara Barrios will go over the 3 main types of houseplants and how to care for them. Then, she’ll run the gamut on fertilizer, repotting, propagation, seasonal transition and insect issues.
Click here to register for this Free class!

Online: Composting & Compost Tea with Monique Bosch
2022-03-01 08:30 - 10:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Monique Bosch will bring her composting lecture, given to Organic Land Care Professionals to Weston Nurseries. Various types of composting will be highlighted, including thermophilic, static aerated piles, high-fungal methods and worm composting. Learn about the many ways to compost effectively, using various inputs and different scales of operation. In addition, making extracts and teas from the finished compost will be demonstrated. This workshop should help you get started with your own composting operation or show clients the best ways to compost at home.
About Monique BoschMonique has built over 40 edible school and community gardens and farms around the Northeast, including a 2-acre urban farm in Bridgeport CT. These days she works as a Soil Health Lead for CT NOFA. In addition, she teaches ‘how to grow your own food’ and runs a worm composting business with her son Justin. She studied ‘The Soil Food Web’ under Dr. Elaine Ingham, and teaches microscopy and soil health to farmers and organizations. Through microscopy and test trials, Monique explores the relationship between living soil and healthy, nutritious food.
This is an Online Class held on March 1 at 8:30am to 10am
Cost: $25
Register for this online class here

Landscape Design 101: Landscaping for Life (Online) Part 3/4
2022-03-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States

Ladies Day Out: Clothing, Shoe, Jewelry & Accessory Trunk Show - Hopkinton
2022-02-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Hopkinton, 93 East Main St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Please join us for a Ladies Day Out: Trunk Show featuring clothing, shoes, bags, belts, jewelry, makeup, accessories and more. We will be featuring vendors who sell everything you could ever want to get yourself or someone you love.
Come with friends or come alone, its going to be an awesome day of shopping and fun! The event is free and open to all! See you there!

Vendors:

Milk Money Boutique
https://milkmoney.co/

Studio28 Makeup Salon
https://www.studio28wellesley.com/

SKM Collection
https://skmcollection.com/

RGV Styled
https://www.rgvstyled.com/

Devon Road Jewlery
https://devonroadjewelry.com/

Lilibridge
https://lilibridge.com/

Oh La la Resale Boutique
https://www.instagram.com/ohlalaresale/

Lara B Designs
https://www.larabdesigns.com/

Clarins Skin Care & Make-Up
https://www.clarinsusa.com/

BeautyCounter
beautycounter.com/katyajohnson

Nabia Designs
www.NabiaDesigns.etsy.com

The Discerning Kaledioscope
thediscerningkaleidoscope.com

Dress Code Boutique
www.dresscodeboutique.me

Park Lane Jewelry
www.parklanejewelry.com/rep/coriliptak

Crush Boutique
https://shopcrushboutique.com/

IDazz Custom Designs
www.idazz.com

Wine, Snacks & Beverages from:

Sips of the Vine
Www.sipsofthevine.com

Nourish From Nature
https://www.nourishfromnature.com/

Boston Coffee Rescue Food Truck
https://www.facebook.com/BostonCoffeeRescue

Seed Starting! Chelmsford: In-person and Online
2022-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Chelmsford, 160 Pine Hill Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Join us for this seed starting workshop to learn all the basics. We begin with teaching the timing of seed starting and what seed to start when. We will also talk about the best containers, seed starting soil, and how to take care of your seedlings once they have germinated.
In-person and via Zoom
Location:
160 Pine Hill Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 349-0055
Unable to make it in person? Join online by registering here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceigrzsrE9HfI6NN-g6RmHdj47t3BhkF

Online: Native Woody Plants with Trevor Smith (Part 2/2)
2022-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
In this two-part class, we will explore the huge variety of native trees, shrubs, and woody vines. You will learn which species grow well in shade, which support local wildlife, and how to stagger plantings for continual bloom, fruit production, and fall color. The course addresses growth characteristics, cultural requirements, and best horticultural uses.
Day 1

Flowering trees
Shade Trees
The BIG Five
Understory Woodies
Viburnum

Day 2

Edibles
Built Landscapes
Woodies for Sunny, Dry Sites
Site-Specific Specialties
Lianas

Cost: $20 for both classes
Dates: February 18 and February 25 12pm to 2pm
BIO: Trevor Smith has been growing nutrient dense produce for clients and advising gardeners for two decades. He has grown for Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, and worked with chef Allen Campbell and many other Boston area chefs. His clients include CEO’s of organic food companies and everyday folks who want the healthiest food for their families, those who want to take control of the food system and those who just like to garden.
Register for this class here!

Landscape Design 101: Landscaping for Life (Online) Part 2/4
2022-02-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States

Online: Ecotypes, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration: Fortifying The Living Seed Bank
2022-02-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
The Ecotype Project has created a model for native plants material development utilizing the ecoregional framework to ensure we are- planting the right plants in the right place. The truly local seed supply chain begins with trained botanists that wild-collect ecotypic seed, which is grown out as a specialty crop by organic farmers in founder plots, then cleaned and made commercially available to our nursery partners & by our farmer-led seed collective: Eco59.
The initiative’s intention is to repair local seed sheds to collectively re-wild the fragmented landscapes- by fortifying the living seed banks- the soils, of our shared ecological corridors.
Cost: $25
Click here to register for this online presentation

About Sefra Alexandra
The Seed Huntress – is an endurance race ethnobotanist on a hunt to preserve the biodiversity of our wild and cultivated lands through seed conservation. Sefra leads – The Ecotype Project – to amplify the amount of truly local native seed available for ecological restoration, creating the first ecoregional seed supply chain in the Northeast, USA. In 2020 she began BOATanical.org where she guides expeditions that are paddlin’ for the pollinators, planting native plants by boat along riparian corridors. Sefra holds her M.A.T. in agroecological education from Cornell University, is a fellow of the Global Crop Diversity Trust, a WINGS WorldQuest expedition flag carrier, member of the Explorers Club and runs a wilderness skill school-The Readiness Collective- with her twin brother.

The Language of Leaves with Sara Barrios
2022-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Hopkinton, 93 East Main St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
What are those brown spots on my fiddle leaf fig? Why are my orchid leaves turning yellow? I wonder if it’s time to repot my snake plant?

Have you ever wished that your houseplants could simply tell you when they need water, what type of light they need or why they’re unhappy? Well, houseplants do have a unique way to communicate, and they do it through their leaves!

Join our houseplant expert Sara as she guides you through how to understand what your plant is telling you! To join us, please register here:

Landscape Design 101: Landscaping for Life (Online) Part 1/4
2022-02-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
This intensive introductory course (it is a 4 part class: Feb 22, 24 & March 1, 3) will provide the knowledge, skills, and understanding to create a great-looking landscape that is healthier for people and for the environment. The course is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. The comprehensive curriculum covers a range of topics, including site evaluation, soils, water, plants, and landscape materials. During the course, participants will design their own landscape using the principles learned in class. Upon completing the course participants will receive a certificate of completion.
You will learn how to:
· Create a rain garden
· Determine soil type and how to create healthy soil
· Understand the role of water and how to best use it
· Use compost
· Source and use native plants
· Avoid invasive species
· Garden for wildlife
· Purchase local and responsible materials

Course Duration: This series of classes will be held on February 22, 24 and March 1, 3 from 8 am to 12 pm
The zoom link will be sent out on February 14. This course needs a minimum of 10 attendees.
Price: $295
Click here to Purchase Course

Exotic & Special Orchids with Chris Bell (In person)
2022-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Hopkinton, 93 East Main St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Extend your orchid knowledge beyond moth orchids to all kinds of interesting and unusual varieties! Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton will be hosting an orchid seminar on Sunday, February 20 from 10am to 11am. All of the orchids will be for sale after the talk!
Come listen to Chris Bell, Weston Nurseries & Weston Wholesale’s resident orchid expert. Chris will cover such topics as appropriate plant placement and watering for these special plants.
We have brought in exciting and unusual varieties specifically for this event! See you there.

Pruning Basics with Jim Connolly
2022-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Hopkinton, 93 East Main St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Learn the functional and aesthetic benefits of the art of pruning. We will have plants on hand on which to practice pruning techniques.
This class is live and in person at our Hopkinton store. We are located at 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA.

Online: Native Woody Plants with Trevor Smith (Part1/2)
2022-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States

African Violets 101: Chelmsford In-person and via Zoom.
2022-02-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Chelmsford, 160 Pine Hill Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Join Catherine as she talks about these easy-care houseplants. Topics to be covered include general care as well as pests and problems. It will also include a demonstration on annual maintenance and propagation.
In-person and on Zoom
Location:
160 Pine Hill Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 349-0055
Unable to make it in person? Join online by registering here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuceigpj0iGNbb0cw6IFpAW9hXNEv5n8eH

Lunch & Learn: Orchid Care 101 -- Orchids Are Easy! (ONLINE)
2022-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Join Chris Bell, our resident houseplant and tropicals expert, in an online Orchid 101 workshop/Q&A.

Bring your questions and share your orchid growing experiences with others. It will be a fun and informative class that will put you on the path to becoming an Orchid expert yourself.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/WNorchidlunch

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Online: The Language of Leaves with Sara Barrios
2022-02-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
What are those brown spots on my fiddle leaf fig? Why are my orchid leaves turning yellow? I wonder if it’s time to repot my snake plant?
Have you ever wished that your houseplants could simply tell you when they need water, what type of light they need or why they’re unhappy? Well, houseplants do have a unique way to communicate, and they do it through their leaves!
Join our houseplant expert Sara as she guides you through how to understand what your plant is telling you!
Click here to register for this Free class!

Women's Wellness & Self-Care Day at Weston Nurseries - Hopkinton
2022-02-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Hopkinton, 93 East Main St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Join us at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton for this Women’s Wellness & Self-Care event on Saturday, February 12 from 11am to 4pm. Women take care of everyone else and now it’s time to focus on ourselves. Meet wellness and self-care advocates, vendors and teachers and get some candles, chair massages, facials, derma-planing, bang refreshing, brow waxing and tinting, indulge in a tarot reading or an astrology reading, have some chocolate, buy some crystals and essential oils, do some meditation, take a mindfulness class or do some yoga, learn about healthy eating, taste some great food from our food vendors and explore goods and services you can use to live your best life in 2022!
Some of our Vendors (alphabetical order by category/vendor):
Baked Goods
Nourish from Nature
Beverages & Snacks
Crush Cafe
Candles & Room Sprays
Green Koala
Chair Massage
Lindsay Taylor Spatique
Chocolate
Prophecy Chocolates
Crystals
Soul Spirit Studio
WellnessPath
Jewelry
Brooklyn & Rye
Lavender Products
Goodness Remedies
Lotions & Soaps
Green Koala
Christian Hill Farm
Crush Boutique
Chair Massage
Lindsay Taylor Spatique
Hair Care Products
Brooklyn & Rye
Nails
Crush Boutique
Psychic Medium
Joanne Carr, Joanna the Psychic Medium
Reiki Advice
Soul & Spirit Studio
Skin & Hair Services
Hopkinton Skincare
Lindsay Taylor Spatique
Skincare Studio
Tarot
Brigid Barr
Sarah Fuhro
Tai Chi
Mindy Ruddick
The Wellness Path
Vitamins/SuperFoods
Brooklyn & Rye
Wine
Art Wine
Yoga
Mindy Ruddick
The Wellness Path

Pruning Basics with Jim Connolly - Live in Chelmsford
2022-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Chelmsford, 160 Pine Hill Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Learn the functional and aesthetic benefits of the art of pruning. We will have plants on hand on which to practice pruning techniques.
This class is live and in person at our Chelmsford store. We are located at 160 PIne Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA.

Hopkinton Farmers Market
2022-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Weston Nurseries Garden Center – Hopkinton, 93 East Main St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
We are so happy to have Hopkinton Farmers Market back at Weston Nurseries! They will be here for three dates and will be bringing all of the wonderful vendors listed below.
If you have any questions or want any more information, please go to https://hopkintonfarmersmarket.com. If you don’t find what you need there, the contact information for Laura Davis is easily found on the Hopkinton Farmers Market website.
Here are the dates they will be at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton:
Saturday, January 8 from 10am-2pmSaturday, February 5 from 10am-2pmSaturday, March 5 from 10am-2pm
The mission of the Hopkinton Farmers Market is to provide a venue for local farmers, artisans and handcrafters to sell their products, improve nutrition by providing greater access to fresh local produce, educate residents about nutrition and sustainable agriculture and to build community while contributing to a vibrant town center in downtown Hopkinton.

Orchid Care 101: Orchids Are Easy! (Online ONLY)
2022-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Join Chris Bell, our resident houseplant and tropicals expert, for an Orchid 101 workshop/Q&A. This event is going to be held online using zoom. Bring your questions and share your orchid growing experiences with others. It will be a fun and informative class that will put you on the path to becoming an Orchid expert yourself.
Please register in advance to join us ONLINE for this meeting: https://bit.ly/WNOrchids2022

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Online: Carnivorous Plants 101 with Chris Bell!
2022-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Weston Online, 93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748, United States
Join us for a comprehensive class covering everything you could ever want to know about carnivorous plants!

Chris Bell, Weston Nurseries houseplant and tropicals expert, will cover how to choose, grow and maintain carnivorous plants in your home. This fun and informative event is suitable for all ages.
Register to join us online: https://bit.ly/WNCarniverousPlants
