January 25, 2014 - Boston Flora

Thursday, January 30, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – BYO Container Terrarium Class

January 25, 2014 by Boston Flora

Lindsey Swett, owner of niche urban garden supply, located at 619 Tremont Street in the South End, will hold a BYO Container Terrarium Class on Thursday, January 30, from 7 – 9 pm.Â Bring in that glass vase that’s been collecting dust on your shelf, or grab one there.Â The class will cover the basics of constructing terrariums.Â The $50 fee will cover all materials except for the plants and vase if you need to buy one.Â To register, visit www.nicheboston.com, or call 857-753-4294.Â Image courtesy of Improper Bostonian.

Sunday, February 2, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Tarts, Three Ways

January 25, 2014 by Boston Flora

On Sunday, February 2, from 1 – 4, Jackie King, co-owner of A&J King Artisan Bakers in Salem, will show you the basics of tart production and assembly using three distinct methods. Based on the recipes and techniques outlined in her new book, Baking by Hand, participants will create three tarts from start to finishâ€”to bring home or eat right away! This class is perfect for the aspiring pastry chef, sweet lover, or home cook. Join us for this inspiring workshop, then stop by the Appleton Farms Dairy Store to pick up your own copy of Baking by Hand.

This event is part of the Appleton Cooks! program at Appleton Farms in Ipswich. Cost – Trustees of Reservations members $75, nonmembers $85. To register, and for directions, visit http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast-ma/ac-tarts-3-ways.html, or call 978-356-5728, x 12.