Daily Archives: March 15, 2010


Sunday, March 28, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Tower Hill Botanic Garden Spring Open House

On Sunday, March 28, from 10 – 5, enjoy free admission to Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, Massachusetts all day.  This is a perfect opportunity to introduce friends and family to the Garden, while browsing the newly renovated Gift Shop and have a delightful lunch at Twigs Cafe.  See the new Reception Hall, acquire information on classes, volunteering, membership and rentals.  Learn about upcoming special events and activities.  For more information, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.

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Friday, September 10 – Sunday, September 12 – Garden Photography Workshop Weekend

Sign up now for Rich Pomerantz’ Garden Photography Workshop Weekend, to be held at his Washington, Connecticut studio and home Friday through Sunday, September 10 – 12.  You will enjoy 2 1/2 days of photographing some of Litchfield County’s most beautiful gardens, with transportation provided between gardens.  All meals are included in the $575 fee, and lodging is provided by a local inn and is offered to workshop participants for an additional discounted rate of $100 – $125 per room.  Class size is limited, so book your spot early.  If you reserve before April 1, you will save $50.

Rich has conducted garden and flower photography classes at the NY Botanical Gardens, The Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Tower Hill and Berkshire Botanical Gardens, plus he will be The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s featured April speaker.  Rich’s first book, Wild Horses of the Dunes, about the wild horses of Assateague Island, was published in 2004 by Running Press and is in its second printing.  Rich’s second book, Great Gardens of the Berkshires, was published in October, 2008 by Down East Books.  His third book, Hudson River Valley Farms, about organic and sustainable agriculture in the Hudson Valley, was published by Globe Pequot in September, 2009.

To register, please call Rich at 860-355-3356, or email him at rich@richpomerantz.com.

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Thursday, April 15, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Certificate Program Orientation

Join Bonnie Drexler, Education Director of The New England Wild Flower Society, and certificate program graduates for an illustrated talk that includes some of the fascinating stories that native plants have to tell, along with a look at the Society’s efforts to conserve native flora, and why it is important to “learn the wildflowers.” Hear about the structure of the Society’s Certificate in Native Plant Studies program and how it can guide your learning. Everyone is welcome at this free presentation. Preregistration is requested, but not required.  The event will take place at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, Massachusetts on Thursday, April 15, from 7 – 8:30 pm.

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