Daily Archives: May 26, 2011

Friday, June 17, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – An Evening in Sleeper’s Garden

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On Friday evening, June 17, beginning at 6:30 pm, enjoy refreshments in the horseshoe garden at Beauport, 75 Eastern Point Boulevard in Gloucester, and a presentation by Property Care Team Leaders Ben Haavik and Reed Hilderbrand, and landscape architect Joe James, who discuss the landscape restoration project at Beauport. Beauport gardener Marcia Hart is also on hand to talk about specific plant material and how to implement and maintain the historic garden design. Reservations are required. Free to Garden and Landscape members of Historic New England, $20 for HNE members. For more information, and to register, log on to www.historicnewengland.org.

Friday, June 24, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Opening Night Party, Newport Flower Show

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Be a part of this much-anticipated festive event that kicks off the Newport summer season on Friday, June 24, from 6 – 9 at Rosecliff, in Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy a delicious cocktail buffet while viewing the fresh floral arrangements and horticultural extravaganzas, shopping the Oceanside Boutiques and Gardeners’ Marketplace, mingling with friends and making new ones. As always, there will be plenty of surprises too!  Advance purchase through June 10: Newport Preservation Society Members $125, Non-members $150.  After June 10, Preservation Society Members $140, Non-members $165.  You may purchase tickets on line at www.newportmansions.org.  Photo by Corbett Photography.