Alexis Doshas, Nursery Manager at Native Plant Trust’s Nasami Farm, will teach us about growing native plants from seed and why the skill is relevant in a horticultural context. She will cover topics including germination requirements, seed cleaning, and seed-sowing techniques for many of our native species. Alexis will also discuss wild collection protocols and […]
Garden Club Members will visit Allerton House and assist residents to make a festive Valentine’s Day arrangement. Please bring shears or scissors. Arranging and clean-up usually lasts 1-2 hours.
Erik Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, Native Plant Trust Erik will give a presentation on invasive plant management, which will include early detection of invasive plants and invasive plant species most likely to move into New England within the next 10 years. Prior to joining Native Plant Trust, Erik worked with the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program […]
Erik Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, Native Plant Trust Erik will give a presentation on invasive plant management, which will include early detection of invasive plants and invasive plant species most likely to move into New England within the next 10 years. Prior to joining Native Plant Trust, Erik worked with the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program […]
Lisa Berkin, owner, Lisa Berkin Designs and Berkin Farms Lisa, a longtime Garden Club of Hingham member, will show us the latest methods for successfully growing our own cutting gardens using organic practices and principles of succession planting. We will learn how these techniques help produce blooms all season and create an environment that attracts […]
Lisa Berkin, owner, Lisa Berkin Designs and Berkin Farms Lisa, a longtime Garden Club of Hingham member, will show us the latest methods for successfully growing our own cutting gardens using organic practices and principles of succession planting. We will learn how these techniques help produce blooms all season and create an environment that attracts […]
Mimi Santini-Ritt, Level 14 Professor of Ikebana Welcome spring by learning about the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, with Mimi Santini-Ritt. Mimi will design between five and seven inspiring arrangements while sharing her in-depth knowledge of Ikenobo (the oldest school of Japanese flower arranging) and Ikebana. Mimi Santini-Ritt has studied Ikenobo extensively in both […]
Mimi Santini-Ritt, Level 14 Professor of Ikebana Welcome spring by learning about the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, with Mimi Santini-Ritt. Mimi will design between five and seven inspiring arrangements while sharing her in-depth knowledge of Ikenobo (the oldest school of Japanese flower arranging) and Ikebana. Mimi Santini-Ritt has studied Ikenobo extensively in both […]
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 […]
Please join us for an evening of festivities and memories celebrating The Garden Club of Hingham's 100th anniversary. The event will feature an open bar with heavy appetizers and desserts.