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Plant Sale
We will be holding our Annual Plant Sale September 20th.
WHERE: 331 Summer Street, corner of St. James Ave, Somerville
TIME: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Upcoming Meeting: Septeber 9th, 2026 - Work in the Fall Garden
Learn about proper practices for putting gardens to bed for the winter and other important work in the Fall. Topics include: Cutting Back Plants, Planting, Transplanting/Division, Leaf Management, Seed Collection, Managing Dead/Diseased Material, Soil Testing/Amending, Cold and Critter Protection, No Pruning, and Planning for the Future. This talk will help you understand these important topics and provide information and links to put into practice in your own garden.
With more than 25 years of hands-on experience on both coasts, Reed brings horticultural knowledge and real-world expertise to every garden he works in. His career spans San Francisco to Boston and includes work in multiple nurseries, ownership of design, installation, and maintenance businesses, management of a 30-acre historic private estate in Brookline, and leadership of one of New England’s premier fine-gardening companies. Today, Reed focuses his passion on working one-on-one with gardeners through his company, Barking Dog Gardens, where he helps clients understand why plants behave the way they do and how thoughtful, well-timed care can transform a landscape. Known for his clear teaching style and practical approach, Reed emphasizes plant health, seasonal awareness, and long-term beauty—empowering gardeners to make confident, informed decisions in their own gardens.
In-person meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Tufts Administration Building, (TAB), 167 Holland Street, second floor, wheelchair accessible. Parking is available for a small fee, and the building is a ten-minute walk from the Davis Square MBTA stop.
All Somerville Garden Club meetings are free and open to the public. 7-9pm. The SGC has been informed that the entry doors to the TAB will be locked at 8pm, including on our meeting days. Please arrange your arrival times accordingly.