Daily Archives: October 14, 2017

Friday, October 27, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm – Boston Committee of the Garden Club of America Annual Fall Meeting and Luncheon

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Dr. David Barnett, Mount Auburn’s President & CEO, will present a brief history of the Cemetery and explain how it is being managed today as both a cultural institution and still an active cemetery. Through pictures he will describe some of the cutting-edge practices used to continue providing a high level of service to families at their time of need, while at the same time working to preserve and enhance the character of this historically significant landscape and to also be a model of environmental stewardship. He will summarize the recently completed strategic plan and resulting vision for sustaining Mount Auburn for the next century and beyond. Dr. Burnett was awarded the Garden Club of America Distinguished Medal of Honor in 2016 for “his tireless stewardship of the horticultural and ecological enhancements at Mount Auburn Cemetery, an inspiration to all who visit and study the exceptional spaces.”

Dr. Barnett is the featured speaker for this year’s Boston Committee of the Garden Club of America’s Annual Fall Meeting, followed by lunch, at The Country Club, 191 Clyde Street, Brookline. Coffee and registration begins at 10 am, business meeting at 10:30 am, and lecture at 11:00 am. Garden Club of the Back Bay members should email info@gardenclubbackbay.org if interested in car pools. For more information visit http://www.bostoncommitteegca.org/index.html

Saturday, October 21, 10:00 am – Pumpkin Decoupage Workshop

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What could be more “autumn in New England” than pumpkins decorated with fall leaves. On Saturday, October 21 beginning at 10 am, enjoy a morning of family crafts, where we will be decorating our pumpkins with colorful leaves gathered at Green Animals. Join us for a garden walk and decoupage! The workshop takes place at Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Cory’s Lane in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and is presented by the Preservation Society of Newport County.

Open to families with kids of all ages, but limited to 24 participants. Materials fee of $15. Advance registration is required. Register online at www.newportmansions.org, or call (401) 847-1851.

Saturday, October 21, 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Pruning Fundamentals

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Proper pruning of trees and shrubs improves their health and structure while enhancing their appearance in the landscape. On October 21 at 10:30 am, learn basic pruning principles, including how to make proper cuts, when to prune different species, and how to select and maintain tools. This New England Wild Flower Society class is part of our Urban Gardening Series, a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by New England Wild Flower Society in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA).