Johnston residents who are interested in learning how to take care of plants can attend a virtual course in January made by Historic New England.
Houseplants 101 is an educational activity for those who wish to improve their skills with indoor plants. The teacher for the presentation will be Lynn Ackerman, who is the greenhouse manager at Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Specific topics covered during the plant discussion include what flowers thrive indoors and how factors such as light and temperature can impact the life of a plant. Guests may even ask questions specifically relating to their plants during the session.
Historic New England is one of the biggest regional heritage organizations in the United States. The group was created by William Sumner Appleton in 1910 and was initially called the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. Vin Cipolla is the current president and CEO of the historic organization. Several properties are cared for by Historic New England, including the Clemence-Irons House in Johnston and the Harrison Gray Otis House in Boston.
The virtual houseplant class will be held on Wednesday, January 19 at 5:30 pm. Tickets for the activity are free, though the organization encourages participants to donate. The link for Ackerman’s webinar will be included in the program’s order confirmation. Groups offering unique programs like this can advertise the activity in advance via flyer printing.
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1999 Plainfield Pike
Johnston, RI 02919
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Mon: 8:30 - 5:00
Tue: 8:30 - 5:00
Wed: 8:30 - 5:00
Thu: 8:30 - 5:00
Fri: 8:30 - 5:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed