Wakefield Charitable Trust Calendar Of Events

In honor of Polly Wakefield's 100^th 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).

Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 617-333-0924, or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .