Propagation Class: Start Own Arboretum Collection Oct. 5th

In honor of Polly Wakefield's 100th birthday in 2014,
the Wakefield Estate is excited to offer a three-part propagation session for
the homeowner. Polly Wakefield grew many of the trees in the formal gardens
from seed or cuttings gathered during propagation classes offered at the Arnold
Arboretum. This series of classes will focus on the signature trees of the
Wakefield Estate collection, and provide instruction on how to follow Polly's
example and begin their own tree collection. Imagine the sense of fulfillment
from stepping out into your own yard to look at trees you grew from seeds
collected here at the Wakefield Estate. At the first session on October 5,
participants will collect seeds and learn to prepare them to encourage
germination. Plants to be propagated include Polly's Kousa Dogwoods, Magnolia,
Dove Tree, Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood), Gingko, Tulip Tree, Black Tupelo (Nyssa
sylvatica), Red Oak, Paperbark and Korean Maple, and Lacebark Pine. Subsequent
sessions will be held in March to plant prepared seeds, and in June to
transplant the young seedlings. Sessions can be taken individually ($35
regular; $25 for members) or as a series ($90 for all 3; $70 for members).