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Terrarium Workshop
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Terrariums are lovely, self-regulating, miniature ecosystems housed in a glass container. Personalize your own miniature landscape and walk away with something alive, thriving, and beautiful to breathe fresh life into your home. This is a wonderful and simple way to reconnect with the natural world. Please note: We’ll provide the plants, soil, and stones as well as a container and tools to use. If you’d like, you can bring your own container, gardening gloves and snips.
Winter 2023

Beekeeping for Beginners: The Bees Knees
Home & Garden

Welcome to the fascinating hobby of beekeeping. This class will cover the benefits and how-tos of keeping bees. Get started or get a refresher on everything from honey bee biology and behavior to how to acquire your first bees and where to place your hive. We’ll discuss equipment, how to conduct inspections, seasonal management of your colonies, and being a good neighbor.
Winter 2023

Hygge Home Design: The Art of Coziness
Home & Garden

Hygge (pronounced “hYoo guh”) is a Danish and Norwegian concept of “coziness,” and “enjoying the simple things of life.” Learn the basic principles of hygge and interior design psychology from a “Best of Boston” design consultant. See how to create homes that bring people together and support personal relaxation by using the warm, practical approach of hygge. Beat the winter doldrums with simple changes in your home, using what you already own.
Winter 2023

Floral Design Studio
Home & Garden

Bring your creativity and a vase or container to this open design workshop. With access to a wealth of flowers and greenery, come explore and experiment as you create your own arrangement. In addition to the abundance of materials, the experts at Derby Farm will provide advice and examples throughout. Please note: Bring a vase or container with a mouth at least 3-5” wide and the ability to hold water. You can always bring your own garden scissors or shears as well.
Winter 2023
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Gardening for Beginners
Home & Garden

Please note: This class will be held at Arlington High School. The location was incorrect in the printed catalog. Do you ever look at your own garden and know that it could be nicer but you donʼt know how or where to begin? Or are you a new homeowner and unsure what kinds of plants you have or how to maintain them? It can be overwhelming. Join a passionate garden coach for practical skills and tips on where to start. A few simple things can make a big and immediate difference—and all you need is your enthusiasm, energy, and some basic tools. Early spring is the perfect time to start! This class is not about growing vegetables.
Winter 2023
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