Daily Archives: July 27, 2013


Saturday, August 17, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Turkey Hill Brook Farm

On Saturday, August 17, visit this four-acre central Massachusetts horse farm, Turkey Hill Brook Farm, landscaped as a sanctuary for farm animals, people, and wildlife. Homeowners Ellen and Robert Sousa have rehabbed their farm’s landscaping using sustainable gardening methods, removing invasive plants, and encouraging native plants to grow as food and housing for birds, pollinators, amphibians and other wildlife. The bird and butterfly borders and pond side gardens should be in full bloom. Please wear comfortable shoes – some terrain is hilly. The farm is located in Spencer, Massachusetts, and the program, sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society, costs $24 for NEWFS members and $28 for nonmembers. Register at www.newfs.org.

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Saturday, August 10, 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm – Mount Auburn’s Organic Cut-Flower Gardens

Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit one of Mount Auburn Cemetery’s hidden gems on Saturday, August 10, from 12 – 1:30 pm.  The cut-flower gardens behind the greenhouse are spectacular this time of year.  Observe the “going green” methods of organic gardening while touring a variety of annual and perennial plantings.  Mount Auburn’s Greenhouse Horticulturist and Plant Health Care Specialist Kelley Sullivan will discuss organic techniques using compost, mulch, water conservation, organic pest management, and companion planting.  $7 for Friends of Mt. Auburn, $12 public.  Call 617-607-1980, or visit www.mountauburn.org.

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