Author of eight books, including Coffee for Roses and The Cocktail Hour Garden, C.L. is the host of GardenLine on WXTK, and co-host of the Plantrama podcast. She is a frequent speaker to groups nationwide and has worked for a family-owned independent garden center for 25 years. C.L. grows vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees, and others […]
Members of the Garden Club will assist Allerton residents in making colorful Valentine’s arrangements. Setting up, collaborating with the residents, and cleaning up will take approximately 2 hours. All the supplies will be provided.
Returning for the second consecutive year because she was so inspiring, Christie will give a visual talk about the unsung heroes of the landscape - conifers - and how they are misunderstood in the plant and gardening world. She will discuss the breadth of what conifers can bring to gardens and highlight some of her […]
Community gardens and consuming more locally grown produce is more of a revival than something new. Travel through time and discover the history of Victory Gardens, some of the original community gardens, and their inspiration. We will view current and historic gardens, their architecture, plans, plantings, unique plant characteristics, and early used techniques and tips […]
Let’s make a gorgeous arrangement of Spring flowers (think daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, etc.) that we nestle into beautiful moss-covered baskets that can be placed in your foyer or dining room table just in time for Easter. We’ll have some refreshments and go home with a spectacular Easter display that will be sure to wow your […]
Celebrate the return of spring with Art in Bloom, the Museum of Fine Arts' annual festival of fine art and flowers. Come and enjoy exquisite art from across the MFA’s collection paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England-area garden clubs. Professional designers delight with creative designs in Museum entrances and public spaces. Daily […]
We will carpool or ferry to Boston to view the secret gardens of Beacon Hill. A lunch spot will be chosen at one of the event’s participating restaurants. Time and cost to be determined
Karen Bussolini, co-author of Elegant Silvers: Striking Plants for Every Garden, will demonstrate how gardeners are using drought tolerant and resilient silver plants in containers, borders, and larger landscapes. She will focus on the use of regionally appropriate silvers, protective adaptations (using color and texture to create exciting combinations), and historical uses from medieval times […]
