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Oudolf’s work, her research on his plant combinations and her use of that research to create a garden in his style. Part 2 explores the historical context in which he emerged as a landscape designer. Part 3 provides an introduction to his design principles, particularly his concept of structure and the special balance he creates between coherence and contrast. At the end of the talk, participants will enjoy some Oudolfian “do’s and don’ts” for solving the problem of excessive contrast. Co-hosted with New England Botanic Garden. Cost is $12 members, $15 nonmembers. For more information, or to register, visit www. berkshirebotanical.org; Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

AGAWAM Garden Club meeting

The Agawam Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Judy Clini Conference Room at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St. Refreshments will be served. After a short business meeting, the speaker will be Bob Whitney, a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, who will present a program on spring floral arranging. Whitney has more than 40 years in the floral industry, as a designer, instructor and wholesale sales person. For many years, he participated in the flower show at the Springfield Museum. Any floral arrangements made will be raffled off at the end of the program.

SPRINGFIELD Garden Club scholarship

The Springfield Garden Club is accepting applications for its annual $2,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior, undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in a full-time plant science or environmental studies program, such as horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, land management or other allied fields. The candidate must be a resident of Hampden County, demonstrate financial need and have adequate academic standing. High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate college students are eligible for consideration.

For additional information and to request a copy of the application contact Jane Glushik at SGCscholar ship@gmail.com or Elizabeth Tongue at 413-6275503. Scholarship applications are to be completed and meet the submission deadline of March 31 to be eligible for consideration.

AGAWAM Garden Club scholarship

The Agawam Garden Club is offering its annual scholarship to a graduating senior of Agawam High School or a college student who graduated from Agawam High School. One of the following majors qualify: botany, environmental engineering, environmental science, earth systems, forest management, natural resources, plant soil & insect science, sustainable agriculture, sustainable horticulture or food & farming, turf grass science and management, landscape design and management technology, clean energy, technology studies: wastewater, or other environmental studies not mentioned above.

Interested applicants must submit the following required documents: a copy of high school transcript and a copy of college acceptance letter for high school seniors, copy of all college/ university transcripts for a college student who graduated from Agawam High School, two references, and a completed scholarship application which includes a paragraph on who or what was most influential in your commitment to intended major, how this scholarship would impact your future goals, and post college graduation plans. Applications are available at the Agawam High School Guidance office or online at https:// agawamgardenclub. com. Documents should be mailed to Denise Carmody, Secretary, Agawam Garden Club, 40 Primrose Lane, Agawam, MA 01001 and must be received by April 1.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Garden Club scholarship

The West Springfield Garden Club has announced that two $1,000 scholarships are available to qualifying high school senior students during the spring of 2023. Applicants must be a resident of West Springfield and be a current student with a minimum “B” average or better in science related courses. They must submit a written 1-page document which demonstrates their plans for after high school graduation in any of the below-mentioned fields and how the grant will assist in their career choice. Scholarships are available for students with a focus of study in one or more of the following areas: horticulture, agriculture, ecology, botany, environmental studies, landscape design or forestry. Eligible candidates will submit their completed application and written entry to the WSHS Guidance Office no later than April 14. Please pick up instructions and application forms from the WSHS Guidance Department. The successful candidates will be notified via mail in mid-May.

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