Daily Archives: March 11, 2016

Thursday, May 19, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill

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The Beacon Hill Garden Club announces its 87th Annual Tour of the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill. The tour will take place Thursday, May 19 from 9 – 5. Tickets are now available for purchase online. 10 private gardens will open just for you, and Beacon Hill Garden Club members promise an exceptional tour with a few never-before-seen gardens.

Their website, www.BeaconHillGardenClub.org, will help you plan a great day on Beacon Hill. The site is full of information and photographs, including

Tour details and FAQs
Ticket purchase information
Photographs from past tours
Restaurant and shopping guide

Tickets: $45 in Advance – $55 Tour Day.  Tickets may be purchased on line and are also available at the following Beacon Hill shops:

Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill – 46 Charles Street

Cambridge Trust Company – 65 Beacon Street

Charles Street Supply – 54 Charles Street

good – 133 Charles Street

Linens on the Hill – 52 Charles Street

Rouvalis Flowers – 40 W. Cedar Street

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Saturday, March 19, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Apple Tree Grafting

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UMass Extension’s Fruit Program has announced its 2016 Seminars (visit http://ag.umass.edu/fruit/mass-aggie-seminars-2016 for full list) and today we highlight the March 19 hands on workshop on Apple Tree Grafting. Many people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting – they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on ‘bench grafting’ and ‘cleft grafting’ of apple trees. Other grafting techniques will be discussed. Proper tools and sharpening will be included. All participants in the workshop will graft several of their own apples trees to take home. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch.The class will run from 9 – 3 at the UMass Cold Spring Orchard, 391 Sabin Street in Belchertown. Fee $100, and you may register online at the website above.