Chapter Events

From our hosts:

We have MANY native plants and shrubs.  We try our best to buy straight species plants, though some cultivars or nativars are also here.  We are very focused on helping birds and other pollinators.  We never use pesticides or herbicides and only organic fertilizers.  

I became a master gardener in 2015 and have been the project manager at Manomet Gardens For Wildlife, since 2017.  My husband Art, is also a gardener,  though not certified like I am.  He is very focused on growing organically and he grows a lot of plants that are known to have medicinal value.  Art is also a volunteer at the Marion Community Garden.  We have hosted several garden tours, for the local garden groups and for the Mass Master Gardeners.

Our property is 3/4 acres.  We have a ‘mini meadow’ in the front yard where we have gradually been reducing the lawn.  

We have many paths that go uphill and into a woodland garden area with a few different ‘rooms’.  We have a lot of rock walls built mostly by Art with some help.  There is also a whimsical element to our garden with various sculptures, etc.  it is always changing and evolving and it’s exciting for us to e able to share it with other gardeners.  

Looking forward to hosting. 

Kathy & Art

*Reminder that Chapter Members get a 10% discount at nearby Tree Talk Natives in Rochester (summer hours show nursery open 1-4pm)

We will email registrants address & parking instructions prior to the event

Registration due before July 26

From our host:

Snake Hill Farm is a two acre property at the summit of Snake Hill in
Marshfield, MA.  It has been an evolving project for the last 34 years
we've lived here. When we moved in, there was no garden and only
brush, briars and woods with a tiny yard.  Over the years we've added
several gardens and borders on one acre, as well as tried to maintain
an acre of forest.  Along with our gardens we have 18 chickens, 2
beehives and 2 cats who guard and enjoy the property.  The property is
an old chicken farm from and the vegetable garden sits on top of one
of the foundations. Surrounded by a stone wall on 3 borders, many wild
plants and bushes live among some non-natives.  I've only recently
been exposed to the concept of planting native species, and am working
to identify as well as introduce new ones as I continue my gardening
and farming journey. Many species like goldenrod, milkweed, queen
anne's lace and spillane volunteer themselves and have been welcome
residents in the garden. I have no intentions of ripping out what I
have, but as things don't come back, I will be introducing native
plants in their place, and suggestions are welcome.

I will have light refreshments and beverages for everyone on the back
deck as you arrive, and I look forward to seeing you!

Registration is due before August 9th

Tour the Nancy Hemingway Memorial Garden in Norwell

Nancy was a long time Conservation agent for Norwell who lost her battle with breast cancer.  She had a vision of the property being a wildflower meadow and a haven for pollinators.  The project started in 2021 with a committee of members of the Norwell Conservation Commission and the Norwell Beautification Committee and other interested parties.  Community Preservation funds were awarded for the project.
The group agreed to implement a plan for a garden I would design using native plants with a focus on pollinators for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. 

Because of the connection to breast cancer the flower choice will include as many pink flowers as possible.  I chose a location along the well-used walkway at the Conservation property on Circuit Street.  I wanted to develop a space which would display native plants and supply a restful location for walkers.  Five benches were installed to provide seating.  A bronze plaque was installed to commemorate Nancy.  In choosing the plants I had a number of criteria: pink flowers, deer and rabbit resistant, attractive to pollinators and cycle of bloom. The area is about 325 square feet. I installed 20 varieties of native plants and three pink roses.