Daily Archives: June 15, 2013


Twilight Garden Party 2013 – Individual Bouquets

The vintage tablecloths used as table toppers were divided into three “colorways” – blue/green, pink/white/blue, and pink/purple.  Members volunteering to make the small arrangements were assigned a colorway, so their arrangements would coordinate with the cloths.  Below are four examples of arrangements for the pink and blue cloths, and you can see how each arranger created something completely different.  The roses were done by Tracy Campion, the peonies were from Chris Anderson, the mixed pink, white and blue bouquet is Francine Crawford’s work, and the final charming one, in striking pink and green, is from Cathy Wallace:

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Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – Introduction to Botanical Art

Explore the world of botanical art over five days July 15 – 19 in this course at Wellesley College Botanic Garden designed especially for you – the beginner.  Sarah Roche (her work is shown below) guides your experience through structured exercises, projects, and demonstrations.  She exposes you to the basic techniques and methods of botanical drawing and watercolor painting.  Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens $250, non-members $300.  To register, visit www.wellesley.edu/wcbgfriends.

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Saturday, June 29, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Nasami Farm Perched Swamp Tree Exploration

Nasami Farm, owned by the New England Wildflower Society, is home to a unique habitat, a Black Gum—Pin Oak—Swamp White Oak “perched” swamp. This is a swamp not directly connected to the water table, but perched above it on layers that prevent draining usually associated with old glacial lake beds. The Great Swamp, of which this property is a part, is one of the largest and best examples of a perched swamp left in Massachusetts. On Saturday, June 29, from 10 – 2, we will be looking mostly at the trees and their bark, but also checking out any wildflowers we might see. The trail is level and the distance covered about 2 to3 miles at an easy pace. Please bring comfortable water-resistant boots, rain gear (depending on the weather), plenty of water, lunch, binoculars and bug spray. We will be using the book Bark by Michael Wojtech, so bring a copy if you have one. We will meet at Nasami Farm, 128 North Street, in Whately (there is a blue sign on routes 5 & 10 at Swamp Road). Parking will be at the barn on the left as you enter. Directions will be sent upon request at pre-registration when you email Nancy Goodman at wildeyes@rcn.com. $5 fee, free for Pioneer Valley Institute members, NEWFS members, and kids under 12. (Please do not use MapQuest for driving directions; they currently take you to North Street in South Deerfield.)

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