Our own longtime Club member and repeated Art in Bloom lead arranger, Christine Studley will share her passion, artistry, and expertise in flower arranging with blooms that are accessible in winter. She will demonstrate how to enliven our winter surroundings beyond the holidays with beautiful, stylish arrangements with flowers sourced from local retailers.
Join us for a visit to one of Harvard’s most famous treasures, the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, better known as the Glass Flowers. From 1886 to 1936, Leopold Blaschka and his son Rudolf produced 4,300 astonishingly realistic glass models representing 780 plant species. The tour will be led by Collection Manager […]
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.
Brad McGrath from the Arnold Arboretum will discuss trees for the landscape. He’s been a tour guide at the Arnold Arboretum since 2017, leading both public and private tours. He’s especially interested in engaging children, students, and adults in horticulture, and has supervised agricultural student internships.
Member Mary Anne Buss, an avid nature photographer, will teach us the ins and outs of capturing still lifes. Cameras, tripods, iPhones – all are welcome. For a sneak peek of Mary Anne’s work, check out her website at Maryannebuss.myportfolio.com Free, Limit 15. RSVP using SignUpGenius in the Members section of our website.
Heritage Museum and Gardens’ Curator of Hydrangeas Mal Condon will share why his “LEGOs for Gardeners” system is essential for keeping hydrangeas happy during often too-dry summers. He will also discuss a range of winter protection strategies. Mal has held the positions of president and vice president of The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society. He and […]
Jen will focus on pests and diseases of woody shrubs and trees, walking us through the top ten problems and offering current observations and solutions. Jen will spend time specifically addressing the current prevalence of Beech tree disease, an issue many are facing locally. A board-certified master arborist, Jen is the owner of Radiant Leaf […]
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Art in Bloom at the MFA! This beloved annual event marks the beginning of Spring in Boston and showcases the expertise of New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, who create interpretive arrangements inspired by artworks from the collection. Enjoy dozens of bold arrangements throughout the building, […]
Sharing their ever-popular presentations and extraordinary floral design vision, longtime Garden Club members Sarah Boynton and Ellen Garrow will lead us through a captivating and entertaining demonstration. They always inspire as they work their magic creating a series of unique arrangements suitable for spring occasions ranging from intimate dinner parties to backyard barbecues, bridal and […]