Daily Archives: July 30, 2016

Saturday, August 13, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Artists’ Demonstration: The Art of the Woody Plant

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Come to the Hunnewell Building at the Arnold Arboretum on Saturday, August 13 from 2 – 4, and see members of the New England Society of Botanical Artists demonstrate their talent as part of the ongoing show, The Art of the Woody Plant, running through September 11. With 150 members, the New England Society of Botanical Artists brings a strong, artistic presence to the Arnold Arboretum this summer. Up to thirty works will be exhibited ranging from watercolor to pastel. The Society has recently shown at the Brush Gallery in Lowell, Massachusetts, participated in the New England Flower Show, and includes many artists within the group who have received prestigious awards from the national organization— the American Society of Botanical Artists, as well as the British counterpart—The Society of Botanical Artists. For more information visit www.arboretum.harvard.edu. Free. Image of a decidedly non-woody plant by Society artist Jeannetta vanRaalte.

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Friday, August 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Cocktails in Great Gardens – Larry Wente and Jack Hyland

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The final Berkshire Botanical Garden Cocktails in Great Gardens of 2016 is on Friday, August 19 from 5 – 7 at the home and garden of Larry Wente and Jack Hyland in Millerton, NY. Hors d’oeuvre, a cold refreshment, and the warm summer light of late afternoon are the perfect companions to take in some of the area’s most spectacular private gardens through our Cocktails in Great Gardens series. It’s a rare opportunity to roam these private spaces with the gardeners themselves that you will not want to miss. BBG members $35, nonmembers $50. Register online at https://berkshirebotanical.org/event/cocktails-in-great-gardens-the-home-of-larry-wente-and-jack-hyland/?instance_id=3850

Saturday and Sunday, August 13 – 14 – 46th Annual Grow Show

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The Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Grow Show will be held on August 13th and 14th, 2016. The show ties into this year’s exhibition at the Garden: Benched: Come Take A Seat in the Garden. The six flower arranging categories will focus on the idea of Sit A Spell, with each category being themed a relaxed, daydream-like state as its inspiration. These cues, taken from everything from sitting on a Chinese garden stool and rustic twig benches to a backyard bench and a view from the window into the wilds behind will serve as themes for the flower arranging categories. Submissions for an array of horticulture categories will be also be accepted for the show. For complete information visit https://berkshirebotanical.org/event/grow-show/