Daily Archives: August 22, 2018


Wednesday, April 10 – Sunday, April 21 – AHS Tour to Malta & Eastern Sicily

By popular demand, The American Horticultural Society has opened a second tour to Malta and Eastern Sicily for 2019. Lush gardens, historic sites, and unique cultural experiences await you in this perfect garden destination. Tour the beautiful Mediterranean cities of Valletta, Siracusa, and Taormina with AHS Hosts, Holly and Osamu Shimizu and tour leader, Susie Orso of SpecialTours.

This is Susie’s final tour before she retires after years of leading AHS travelers on extraordinary overseas experiences! Do not miss out on two UNESCO world heritage sites and several iconic architecture and garden attractions. Reserve your space now for this extraordinary tour around the Historic Sites & Gardens of Malta and Eastern Sicily from April 10- April 21, 2019. View the brochure at http://www.ahsgardening.org/uploads/pdfs/Malta-and-Sicily2019_2ND_Tour_WEB_Final.pdf or complete the reservation form at http://www.ahsgardening.org/uploads/pdfs/AHS_Travel_Reserv_Int_2019_Malta_2ND_TRIP_fillable.pdf. $10,995 per person, double occupancy, $12,995 single occupancy.

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Friday, September 21, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and Saturday, September 22, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon – Middlesex Conservation District Fall Bulb and Perennial Sale

The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Fall Bulb and Perennial Sale on Friday 9/21 (3-6pm) and Saturday 9/22 (8am-noon) at the Great Brook Farm State Park Ski Touring Center, 1018 Lowell Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741. The sale includes tulips, daffodils, specialty bulbs, perennials and fertilizer.

All items may be ordered in advance for best selection through 8/31. Orders may be placed online at http://www.middlesexconservation.org or by requesting a catalog from middlesexconservation@yahoo.com, and mailing in a check.

All sale proceeds support the District’s environmental programs, protecting soils and waters in Middlesex County.

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