May 23, 2013 - Boston Flora

Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23 – Newport Flower Show – Jade: Eastern Obsessions

May 23, 2013 by Boston Flora

Discover the mysteries of the East.Â Gardens, treasures, traditions, and native plants all blend to create the simple yet stunning beauty of this exotic part of the world.Â The Newport Flower Show will take place June 21 – 23 at Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island, and Bartlett Tree Experts is the presenting sponsor, and supporting sponsors include Northern Trust, National Trust Insurance Services, LLC, Brooks Brothers, and Coca Cola.Â Featured speakers will be Hitomi Gilliam and Harriet Henderson.Â All proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration of the historic landscapes of The Preservation Society of Newport County. You may download the official Flower Show Schedule Book by visiting www.newportmansions.org.

Sunday, June 2, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Spring in(to) the Garden

May 23, 2013 by Boston Flora

Visit a diverse and abundant garden in Lincoln, Massachusetts as it comes to life in the spring. Be introduced to a variety of established native shrubs that provided cover and forage for birds in the winter. Discuss planting techniques, spring chores, and methods to divide perennials and propagate shrubs. This combination garden walk and gardening workshop sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society is set in a beautiful two-acre garden that includes a native plant woodland, a large vegetable garden and orchard, an herb garden and diverse perennial beds. No one goes home without a plant in hand! The date is Sunday, June 2, from 2 – 4, cost is $24 for NEWFS members, $28 for nonmembers, and you may sign up at www.newfs.org.Â Once registered, you will be sent all pertinent address information.