Daily Archives: July 24, 2011

Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 pm – Finding the “Bones” of Your Garden

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Every garden starts with a set of anchoring elements. They may be man-made or naturally occurring. Once you identify them, designing the rest of your garden becomes much easier, because you have the ‘bones’ from which the garden will flow. Rita Bond designs beautiful gardens and she’ll show you examples that will give you the perspective to assess your own property.  This Massachusetts Horticultural Society program will be held Wednesday, July 27, at Elm Bank in Wellesley.

All ‘Wednesday Evening at Elm Bank’ presentations begin at 7 p.m. and end when the last question is answered. The price for Mass Hort members is $10, the cost to non-members is $15. Refreshments are always served. Presentations are held in the Education Building. Reservations are not required.  Garden below designed by Rob Camp Fuoco.

Staycation and Day Trip Suggestions from the Trustees of Reservations

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For those who are staying close to home or just looking for some new mid-summer ideas and adventures, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) — the nation’s oldest statewide land conservation organization with 105 beautiful reservations located around the state — offer countless fun ideas to add to your summer “to do” list, many of which are free. Most of these ideas can be done less than a tank-full of gas — or better yet, on your energy-independent bicycle – and are free or heavily discounted for Trustees members:

· Hike a mountain trail and explore a hidden waterfall (Bird Park in Walpole pictured below)

· Camp in a pristine setting by a beautiful lake

· Take a guided kayak tour or self-guided sunset paddle

· Head outdoors on a “quest” or scavenger hunt with your kids

· Visit a historic house museum and take a “behind-the-scenes” tour

· Volunteer as a family at a local Trustees property or nearby farm to clear harmful invasive species; maintain hiking trails; or plant, weed and harvest fresh produce for local farmers markets and food pantries

· Escape to a charming B&B with a view in the Berkshires or on Boston’s North Shore

· Visit a beautiful beach and explore through the dunes of a national wildlife refuge

· Stroll through a the glorious gardens of a historic homestead or National Historic Landmark

· Picnic under the stars and enjoy an open air concert with family and friends

· Tour a renovated “green” building and learn about energy saving ideas you can implement in your own home

· Explore the islands on an a natural history, sunset lighthouse, or fishing tour

For more information visit www.thetrustees.org.