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Upcoming Lectures and Classes 2008
April 5th, 8:30 am -3:30 PM The
2008 North Country Garden Symposium see the separate page for the symposium on this
website
I currently offer several different programs
that last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. These programs are in MS Powerpoint format. I can also custom build a program
for your organization or group, and I maintain an extensive research library of my own of Horticultural, Ecological and Ethnobotanical
books.
Rates and other information are available on the Ecologic services page
on this website
Some of the programs I currently offer:
Adirondack Homestead Flowers-Provides a history of native and non-native flowers and their cultivation by early settlers to the Adirondacks.
Coping with Deer-The history of the deer population and the problems it has created in NY State and America along with some
strategies for coping with deer damage on your property.
Front Yard Gardens-Front Yards provide an opportunity to bring beauty to our own lives and neighborhoods, as well as providing habitat
for birds and beneficial insects. Reclaim your front yard as your space and bring beauty back to the homogeneous streetscape.
Birds and Gardens-This program highlights the unique relationships of our avian friends with plants, and how to provide birds with all
they need and make your property a welcoming home for them. There are 2 versions of this program: a one hour
version and a more in depth 2 hour presentation.
Meadows and Meadow Gardens-Meadows are crucial to many bird and insect species. This program highlights the differences between meadows and prairies
and the many native and non-native species that inhabit modern meadows. Information on creating and maintaining your own meadow
are also included. There are 2 versions of this program: a one hour version and a more in depth 2 hour presentation.
Insects and Gardens-New
Insects pollinate our flowers , producing fruits and vegetables, which account for more than
30% of the food we eat daily. Many other insects are predators eating harmful insects such as mosquitos. Insects
also provide 80-90% of the food songbirds eat when raising their young. Did you know that you need some bad insects in your
garden or landscape to attract beneficial predatory insects? This program looks at the importance or insects to gardens, landscapes
and ecosystems.
Creating Lakeshore Buffers with
Layered Plantings-New
Lawns and turfgrass near waterways and lakes allow runoff into the water and with it pollution
from pesticides and fertilizers. This presentation was created for homeowners lake associations and government agencies
such as planning and zoning boards. The program explains why layered buffer plantings are more effective than lawns in reducing
pollution and runoff into lakes and why turfgrass and non-native plants threaten to destroy the regional character
of distinctive geographic areas like our own
Invasive Plants in the Landscape-New
Are some of the plants in your yard or garden invasive? What about the plants growing in wild
areas near where you live? This presentation explores why certain plants are invasive and how they spread. It also details
some of the most common invasives growing in yards, gardens and wild areas and provides native alternatives to plant in their
place
Planting the Wild Garden-New
Wild gardens are not simply untended areas
taken over by weeds, but carefully planned ecological compositions of native or non-invasive exotic plants. Their layered,
informal structure provides not just food and habitat for wildlife, but also interest in the form of texture, pattern and
multiseason features. This presentation will look at historical and contemporary wild garden types and provide ideas for plant
selection in your own garden by using companion or associate planting
The History of Plants in North America-looks at the fascinating history of plants in North America from a human perspective. Explore the role of plants
in the survival and development of society, as well as some of the major figures in plant discovery.
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