New to the world of native plants? There’s no better way to study the region’s flora than in the field. In this class, participants will learn how to identify New England’s native plants by studying their habitats at Garden in the Woods. The class will examine the family characteristics, growth patterns, and key identification features of flowers, leaves, and stems. Bring a hand lens and Wildflowers of New England.

FoodLove! has joined forces with the wonderful Lotus & Hawk Holistic Center to offer you a new workshop, their most robust yet! Mindful Eating & Meal Prep: an exploration & practice workshop Saturday, May 5 10am - 2pm Lotus & Hawk Holistic Center Chicopee, MA $65 includes all materials, demonstration, and a vegetarian lunch. Come de-stress, find your creative side, and learn how mindfulness can help you chose and prepare some delicious, healthy meals while you enjoy a few hours…

Kick those petunias to the curb and create a show-stopping container garden using native plants! Become familiar with the species that thrive in containers and discover how to combine them. Learn about containers, soil mechanics, fertilizers, and proper care. Bring your own container and get creative. Plants are available for purchase, and potting soil is provided.

It's almost planting season! GTC will have a beautiful variety of plants at their annual Plant Sale & Gardeners Gathering. They will also have beautiful flower baskets ready for Mother's Day! If you would like to order your plants in advance, click here to place your order on their new online store! GTC will have all your favorites along with these new items:  Green Beans, Calabaza Squash, Corn, Dancer Eggplant (light purple in color), Ghost Peppers (super hot!), Green Zebra Tomatoes (delicious heirloom), Indigo Drop…