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CONTINUED FROM PAGE F5 two or four-year college to study in any branch of the life, natural, or environmental sciences. Applications with instructions may be obtained through the school guidance office and are due by April 28.

SPRINGFIELD Club program

The Springfield Garden Club will host “Roses for New England,” presented by Mike and Angelina Chute, on April 21 at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held in-person at the Barney Carriage House at Forest Park. Master rosarians, and authors of “Roses for New England: A Guide to Sustainable Rose Gardening,” and “Rose Gardening Season by Season: A Journal for Passionate Gardeners,” Mike and Angela Chute will show you how to choose and grow hearty, healthy, and disease resistant roses. A light luncheon, including gluten-free options, sweets, coffee, and tea will be served. Directions to the Carriage House are available online at www. barneycarriagehouse. com. Raffle for members and guests. Guest fee is $5, and tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.

STOCKBRIDGE Upcoming events

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs:

• “Get the Dirt on Soil,” April 22, 10 a.m. to noon, in-person. Learn the basics of soil science (texture, structure, pH), how to foster and maintain soil health, and why a soil test is a great starting point. Discover how to create a living soil and reap its benefits for years to come. Led by Duncan Himmelman. Cost is $15 members, $20 nonmembers;

• “Remarkable Flora, Memorable Greek Myths and Surprising Etymologies: A Romp through Berkshire Botanical Garden,” April 22, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in-person. This talk is chock-full of fun facts about flora - flowers, herbs, shrubs, trees, and veggies - that grow at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Based on the book “An Alphabetical Romp through the Flora of Berkshire Botanical Garden: from Agave to Zinnia,” this talk will enhance your every visit to the gardens. Presented by the author, Stewart Edelstein. Cost is $10 members, $12 nonmembers;

• “Shade Gardening Basics,” April 22, 1 to 3 p.m., in -person. This class starts by identifying the various degrees of shade you may have and moves on to presenting the best native plants for those conditions. Led by Duncan Himmelman. Cost $15 members, $20 nonmembers.

For more information or to register for these programs, visit berkshirebotanical. org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Garden club

The West Springfield Garden Club will meet April 20 at 6 p.m. at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave. After a short business meeting, the evening’s speaker, Doug Taylor, will present “Care and Training Bonsai in New England,” discussing his experiences and techniques in practicing the art of bonsai for more than 20 years. The meeting is open to the public. If interested in attending, contact Joan at graceshad@msn.com by tomorrow.

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