Daily Archives: March 27, 2017


Wednesday, June 28 – Thursday, July 6 – Highlights of Scotland

Join the Friends of Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden, and visit awe inspiring gardens of Scotland June 28 – July 6.  The tour is coordinated by Hidden Treasures Tours & Brightwater Holidays.  The complete itinerary may be found at http://hiddentreasurestours.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Scotland-2017.pdf.

In Edinburgh you will stay at the Jurys Inn, and will visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Holyrood Park, then on to Aberdeen and the garden at Pitmuies House and Brechin Castle. Continue north to Dunnotar Castle, Leith Hall House, Kildrummy Castle, and a private garden of Tillypronie.  Further destinations are Crathes Castle, the Explorer’s Garden, Drummond Castle, Branklyn Gardens (pictured below), Glendoick Garden Centre, and the Gardens of Falkland Palace.  You will also visit Crawick Multiverse and the Garden of Cosmic Speculation.  This is truly a splendid trip.  Prices are from $4,150 per person, air not included.

Contact kari@hiddentreasurestours.com, or call her at 573-303-2872 to register, or for more information.


Wednesday, April 5, 6:00 pm – 7:30 p – Pansy Wreath Workshop

On Wednesday, April 5 from 6 – 7:30, come to Weston Nurseries of Chelmsford and celebrate the coming of Spring. Starting from a moss form, we will help you to create a colorful and unique decorative item to last the entire season. Pansy Wreaths can adorn your door or table!

Fee: $50/person. REGISTER ONLINE at www.westonnurseries.com and pay when you arrive for class. You may also call 508-293-8091 and make a reservation. We require registration at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a spot in this workshop. The nursery’s address is 160 Pine Hill Road in Chelmsford.