Daily Archives: April 9, 2010

Sunday, May 9, 10 am – 4 pm – Lilac Sunday

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Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arnold Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Gather at the Arboretum to picnic (allowed on this special day only!), watch dance performances, tour the lilac collection, and more. Event takes place rain or shine. The Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk, with refreshments available for purchase and activities take place from 10 AM to 4 PM.  For directions, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

Lilac lilacs by robynejay.

Sunday, April 25, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Tower Hill Botanic Garden Staff and Members’ Private Satellite Garden Tour

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On Sunday, April 25, from 10 am – 4 pm, enjoy a tour featuring four private mature gardens in Stow, Boylston, and Princeton, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tower Hill Botanic Garden.  Included are the gardens of John Trexler, Tower Hill’s Executive Director, Joann Vieira, Tower Hill’s Horticulture Director, members Rosemary Monahan and Stefan Cover, and members Katy Kleitz and Iris Lee Marcus.  All feature impressive plantings of early blooming trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.  The diverse species of early flowering plants in these gardens will inspire participants in designing their own gardens.  Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members.  For more information, call 508-869-6111, ext. 124, or purchase tickets securely on line at www.towerhillbg.org.

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