Daily Archives: February 17, 2010

Saturday, February 20 – Sunday, February 21, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – 181st Annual Massachusetts Camellia Society Exhibit & Sale

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, Massachusetts, will be the site of the 181st Annual Massachusetts Camellia Society Exhibit and Sale, Saturday & Sunday, February 20th and 21st, from 10 am – 5 pm.  The exhibit will showcase the alluring flowers of Camellia japonica, member of the tea family.  The Massachusetts Camellia Society, one of the oldest plant societies in the United States, will present thousands of gorgeous Camellia flowers at the peak of their display – both on the Camellia trees themselves, part of Tower Hill’s own collection, and also in bowls of floating blossoms from private collections.  This is a perfect way to spend a winter day in the subtropical greenery of the Orangerie.  Enjoy an informative tour with tips on Camellia culture each day of the show.  For more information, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.

Thursday, February 18 – Sunday, February 21 – Connecticut Flower & Garden Show

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The Spice of Life is the theme for the 29th Annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, taking place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut beginning Thursday, February 18 through Sunday, February 21.  Hours Thursday through Saturday are 10 am – 8 pm, and on Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm.  Explore over 250 booths overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds and garden accessories plus more.  Stroll through beautifully landscaped, amazing gardens.  Visit the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design and horticulture competition, and attend over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations.  All seminars are included with your general admission ticket. Adults $14, Seniors (Thursday and Friday only) $12, Children seven to fourteen $2.  Cash only.  For directions, complete list of seminar speakers, and more information, log on to www.ctflowershow.com.

Friday – Sunday, June 18 – 20, June 25 – 27, and July 2 – 4 – Big Moose Photography Getaway

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We’re pleased to inform you of another interesting travel opportunity, this one fairly close to home.

Join wildlife photographer Mark Picard for an exciting, comprehensive three day weekend group photography workshop/tour in and around northern Maine’s Mt. Katahdin region.  During peak viewing in June, July, and October (October dates will be October 1-3 and 8-10), you will travel to one of Maine’s most abundant moose habitats, where you will learn how to photography these magnificent creatures.  Moose country is wild and beautiful, providing photographers with a variety of subjects including other wildlife and breathtaking North Woods landscapes.  You will learn techniques and tricks to capture it all on memory cards or film.  All skill levels welcome. Every aspect of outdoor photography will be discussed in detail, including lighting, composition, animal behavior, proper digital and film camera operations, and more.  rise before sun up each morning to capture moose feeding in the day’s most glorious light.

The three day course starts at 4:00 pm on Fridays and runs through Sundays at noon.  The package price is $850 per person, including two nights lodging, two breakfasts, snacks, two picnic style lunches, two dinners, expert photography instruction, transportation to and from locations during the weekend, lectures, and  handout materials.

For more information on registration, log on to www.markpicard.com.  Class size is limited to 8 participants to insure individual instruction.  You may also call Mark at 207-723-8391, or email him at info@bigmoosecabins.com.