A Zoom workshop on how to recognize common pollinators in urban gardens and maximize the benefits for beauty, health, and sustainability.

About this Event

Join the Shirley-Eustis House Association and The Food Project for an online workshop on the benefits of encouraging pollinators in urban gardens.

There are many beneficial insects and animals in our neighborhoods that help plants thrive and reproduce. Learn how active and diverse the ecosystems of urban gardens can be.

Presenter:

Mary Lou O'Connor is a master urban gardener, home beekeeper, and volunteer gardener for the historic gardens at Shirley-Eustis House. The house and grounds are a rare surviving royal governor's mansion built in 1747 and located in the urban area of Roxbury.

Workshop topics

• Recognizing common pollinators in your urban garden

• Selecting plants that encourage a variety of pollinators

• Identifying the benefits that control pests as well as fertilize plants.

• Understanding your garden and its pollinators as part of a larger ecosystem

• Q & A

Helpful handouts and a reading list will be provided.

Who Should Attend

- Urban gardeners from the seasoned professionals to the newbies and everyone in between.

- Anyone who loves flower gardens or is curious about how to maintain them.

- Garden clubs and school groups

The event is free, but a suggested donation of $8 per participant would help defray costs. There is a cap of 100 participants for this workshop.

Register early to reserve your seat.

For more information, contact the Shirley-Eustis House

Email: director@shirleyeustishouse.org

Call: 617-442-2275 .