Daily Archives: June 7, 2009

Saturday, June 13, 10 – 12 and 1 – 3 – Meet and Greet with Patti Moreno, The Garden Girl

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Patti Moreno, “The Garden Girl”, contributor to Fine Gardening, Organic Gardening Magazine, and Farmers Almanac, will be at two Mahoney’s Garden Centers in Osterville and Falmouth on Saturday, June 13, to answer questions and give advice on gardening with vegetables and herbs.  She will be in Osterville between 10 a.m. and noon, and in Falmouth from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  No sign up is necessary.  For directions, log on to www.mahoneysgarden.com.  Be sure to log on as well to Patti’s website, www.gardengirlTV.com, and put it on your “favorites” list.  The website is dedicated to informing and educating the world on methods for Urban Sustainable Living, which really is the topic of The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s 2009/2010 speaker series.  Patti is a resident of Roxbury, and her site will make us more aware of ways to live a healthy lifestyle by eating an organic diet, save money by growing our own produce when possible, and consume fewer natural resources.

Saturday, June 13, 10 – 3 – Northern Lighthouse Tour

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The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands are sponsoring a Northern Lighthouse Tour on Saturday, June 13, from 10 – 3.  The Tour will depart from Boston Harbor Cruises’ headquarters at Long Wharf, Boston.  Cost: Adult $68.25, Senior (65+) $63.00, FBHI member $57.75, Child under 12 $57.75.  Ticket price includes 5% City of Boston sightseeing surcharge.  Buy tickets direct from FBHI to support its programs.  The tour will pass the Lights of Boston Harbor, then cruise north for close-up views of the lighthouses at Hospital Point, Fort Pickering, Ten Pound Island, Marblehead, Gloucester Breakwater, Eastern Point and Baker’s Island.  The Twin lights on Thacher Island will be the farthest destination.  On the way back, view Boston Light and Graves Light.  Extensive narration throughout.  Snack bar on board.  Be prepared for changeable weather.  Route always at Captain’s discretion.  For more information, log on to www.fbhi.org, email info@fbhi.org, or call 781-740-4290.  To book tickets in advance, send your check and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to FBHI, 349 Lincoln Street, Building 45, Hingham, MA 02043-1601.