As the days begin to lengthen and thoughts turn toward spring, beloved and sometimes bedraggled houseplants also yearn for more light and warmth. The pressures of being inside can take a toll on even the most robust plants. On Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, Plant Connector will guide participants in the basics of good houseplant health care, from identifying pests and problems to the preventive steps that will ensure that prized plants make it through the winter! Students are invited to bring along a houseplant they have questions about or one to which they’d like to give some extra TLC. Consider this a spa day for your houseplants! 

The Plant Connector, co-founded in 2020 by Emilee Yawn and Bonnie Marks, is driven by a shared passion for fostering a sense of community and amission to spread the joy of plants. Emilee brings her eexpertise in landscape urbanism to the venture, having relocated to the Berkshire in 2017. Her creative energy is a driving force behind the organization. On the other hand, Bonne, a longtime resident of the Berkshires with 30 years of experience in owning small businesses, manages the financial and numerical aspects of the business, making them a well-balanced team.