Daily Archives: November 4, 2013


Holiday Wreaths – A Giving Opportunity

For years we have emphasized that Garden Club of the Back Bay wreaths make terrific holiday presents.  $30 will buy a fresh balsam standard size wreath with one of our gorgeous bows – wouldn’t your book group friends, your hairdresser and nail technician, the Girl Scout leader, or next door neighbor like one?  A fully decorated standard wreath like the one below is a bargain at $75.  Fulfill some of your holiday obligations right now.  A beautiful gift card is attached saying the wreath was created expressly for the recipient by The Garden Club of the Back Bay at your request.  The order form may be found by clicking here.

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Thursday, November 7, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – A Rich Spot of Earth: Garden Design Luncheon and Lecture

Join Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum for an illustrated talk by Peter J. Hatch on Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello, Virginia. The luncheon and presentation will be held at the Rhode Island Country Club, 150 Nayatt Road in Barrington, Rhode Island on Thursday, November 7, from 10 – 2. Members of Blithewold pay $75, non-members $85. Reserve by calling 401-253-2707, or email kwilson@blithewold.org.

Peter is the former Director of Gardens & Grounds at Monticello, an award-winning author, and advisor to First Lady Michelle Obama on the White House kitchen garden.

The talk will be followed by a delectable luncheon as well as a book signing.

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