Saturday, November 1, 1:00-4:00

Middlesex Canal Museum, North Billerica, MA

Registration is $25

Learn the basics of commercial insurance for the green industry at this Insurance 101 seminar. A proper insurance plan is a critical part to any business. Learn about the ins and outs of liability insurance, commercial auto, workman’s comp, errors and omissions and home owners insurance for home offices. Adequate insurance coverage is not only important to protect us but to protect our employees and clients from the potentially high liability which can arise from the design and construction of landscapes.

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Saturday, October 18, 1:00-4:00

Wellesley College Science Center, Wellesley, MA

Registration is $25

Howdy, pardner! Mosey on down and join us for a rootin' tootin' shootin' good time at this exciting program which will explore how landscape professionals are using today’s high falutin' software products in their businesses. The software that will be presented is representative of just a few of the applications available, and range in price, capability and complexity. Yeeeeeeeeeeha!

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with Susan E. Sullivan P.L.S.

Saturday, September 27, 2008 10:00-4:00 (includes lunch)

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA

Early Registration is $75 by September 5, and $90 after this date.

This workshop is an introduction to land surveying for anyone interested in charting the lay of the land. You will have an overview of some of the principles of land surveying, how to recognize evidence of possible lot lines based on reading deeds and plans, information on using datums and how to create a topographic survey and calculating slopes using a total station, levels and an introduction to GPS. This workshop will begin with classroom presentation and instruction and will be followed by hands on field experience. Participants should bring calculators, pencils and paper for notes and calculations. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

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Mason and Hollis, New Hampshire

Saturday, June 7, 2008 10:00-4:00

Mason Hollow Nursery and The Mixed Border Nursery and Gardens

Registration is free but required for this event.

Join us for a self-guided tour of some popular nurseries and other destinations in New Hampshire. Nursery discounts of 10-15% will be offered to registrants on the day of the tour. Other suggested places to visit will be listed and maps will be provided.

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with Chip Osborne and Gina Field

Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:00-4:00

LOCATION CHANGE: The Marblehead Museum and Historical Society

170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945

Registration is $20.

Learn about some compelling reasons why we should consider a natural approach to lawn care. Public health, children’s health, storm-water runoff, and water quality issues are all reasons why we should begin to reduce our dependence on synthetic and chemical products to grow our lawns.

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Pembroke and Plymouth, Massachusetts

Saturday, May 3, 2008 10:00-4:00

Theme Gardens and Katsura Gardens, Pembroke and Plymouth, MA

Registration is free but required for this event.

Join us for a self-guided tour of some popular nurseries and other destinations on the Massachusetts South Shore. Other suggested places to visit will be listed and maps will be provided.

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Westport and Dartmouth, Massachusetts/Rhode Island Border

Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:00-4:00

NorthStar Farm, Westport, MA

Registration is free but required for this event.

Join us for a self-guided tour of some popular nurseries and other destinations on the Massachusetts/Rhode Island Border. Our tour will feature NorthStar Farm where we will be treated to a special open house just for The Underground. Other suggested places to visit will be listed and maps will be provided.

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for Landscape Professionals and Gardeners

Saturday, April 12, 2008 1:00-4:30

Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA

Registration is $25.

Learn about steps that concerned landscape professionals and gardeners can take to lower their likelihood of infection. This program is co-sponsored by The New England Wild Flower Society.

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with Rob DiSchino of Nightscaping®

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:00-4:00 (includes lunch)

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA

Early Registration is $75 by March 1, and $90 after this date.

Learn how to highlight outdoor features and how to use accent lighting to create silhouettes and shadows, and spread lighting to maximize their beauty. We will explore landscape lighting design techniques and the interaction of light with different structures and elements in the landscape. Participants will experience the importance of equipment selection and placement to achieve a harmonious design.

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Panel Discussion

Saturday, January 26, 2008 1:00-4:00

Elm Bank, Wellesley, MA

Registration is $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.

Learn how you can improve your relationship with your contractor or designer. In this program we will discuss the major components for an ideal designer - contractor relationship. Please come to this program prepared to ask questions of our panelists.

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