Daily Archives: September 14, 2014

Wednesday, October 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – A Walking Tour of the Hunnewell Estate

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On Wednesday, October 1 (rain date Wednesday, October 8), beginning at 10 am, David Dusenbury, Superintendent of the Walter Hunnewell Estate property will lead a walking tour of the horticultural and botanical features of this historical property, including the Pinetum, started in 1866 by Horatio Hollis Hunnewell, founder and creator of the estate.  There are more than 350 specimen conifers in the Pinetum, including spectacular mature specimens of Sargent’s weeping hemlock, cedar of Lebanon, and dawn redwood.  Other highlights include the lakeside topiary of the Italian Garden, the massive weeping beech in front of the residence, and the Hunnewell rhododendrons, said to be the oldest cultivated specimens in the United States.  Meet at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden Visitor Center to walk over to the Hunnewell Estate.  The rain date will be used in case of thunderstorms or torrential downpours only.  Please dress appropriately for the weather, including suitable footwear.  Note that there will be a moderate amount of walking over uneven paths.  Courtesy of the generosity of Wellesley alumna Luisa Hunnewell, DS ’94, Wellesley is able to share her wonderful landscape with the Friends.  $20 for WCGB Friends, $30 for nonmembers.  Call 781-283-3094 to register.

 

Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 pm – Plant Combinations for a Long Season of Interest

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The late season garden is full of dynamic contrasts – melding colorful late blooms, maturing fruit, fiery foliage and the plumes of ornamental grasses. Join Landscape Horticulturist Warren Leach of Tranquil Lake Nursery on Wednesday, September 24 at 7 pm for an in-depth look at exciting plants to add to your late season garden display. Warren will offer design ideas using before and after images of gardens he has designed and planted. Fall is an ideal time for planting and adding glorious fall fireworks to your own garden. The class will be held at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston, and the fee is $15 for members of Tower Hill, $25 for non members. Register on line at www.towerhillbg.org. Image from www.rhs.org.uk.

Wednesday, September 24, 8:00 am – 9:30 am – Fall Migration Walk at Mount Auburn

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Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge is a migration stopover in the fall, too. The trouble is the birds don’t sing and the foliage is still lush so we have to work a little harder to find them. On Wednesday, September 24, at 8 am, join Bob Stymeist, bird sightings compiler, Bird Observer, for this walk to enjoy the passerine migration in full swing.

Funding for this program has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. $7 for Friends of Mount Auburn, $12 for nonmembers.  Thank you Massachusetts Audubon Society for the truly regal hawk picture below. Register online at http://mountauburn.org/2014/fall-migration-walk-3/.Â