Daily Archives: September 24, 2018

Saturday, September 29, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, September 30, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Dahlia Show

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See hundreds of colorful blooms in every size imaginable – from silver dollar to dinner plate – at the  New England Dahlia Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30.  Floral designs will also be featured, and tubers will be available for purchase.  Free with admission to the gardens.  For more information visit www.towerhillbg.org.  Presented by the New England Dahlia Society.

On Sunday at 1 pm, Chau Matt will present For the Love of Dahlias, also free with admission. With the sudden explosion in renewed popularity, the dahlia addiction is real. Learn cultivation techniques that work in the northeast, including planting instructions, staking advice, end-of-season care, winter storage, and much more. We’ll delve into growing for show versus growing for gardens and professional cut flowers. We’ll demystify the 20,000+ dahlia varieties with their immense combinations of sizes, forms, and colors. Learn to fully appreciate outrageously showy dahlias, from tiny pompoms to giant decoratives.

Chau is a visual designer with a lifelong passion for horticulture. Being a millennial, he carries a fresh perspective with a constant curiosity, an eagerness to learn, and a bit of laughter to share. Chau is a budding floral farmer who is only into his third season, but has already won numerous high awards at dahlia shows throughout New England. Chau helped found the New England Dahlia Society (NEDS) and is its current VP; he is also a student judge of the American Dahlia Society (ADS). For directions and more information visit http://towerhillbg.org.

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Sunday, September 30, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – 45th Annual NRT Harvest and Craft Fair

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The Natural Resources Trust of Easton will hold its 45th Annual NRT Harvest and Craft Fair on Sunday, September 30 from 10 – 4  in the sheep pasture in North Easton, Massachusetts. The NRT’s Harvest and Craft Fair is the NRT’s largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from admission fees, NRT food booth sales, activity fees, and booth rentals at the fair are used to directly support the operation of Sheep Pasture’s animal areas, trails, and conservation property, as well as other activities that support the mission of the NRT. Your support at the fair makes a difference in your community.
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2018 Admission: $10 – Adults $5 – Adult NRT Members (with coupon) $5 – Seniors $5 – Children (ages 5-18) Free – ​Children under 5. All admission funds directly support the operations of the NRT throughout the year. Admission gates are cash only. ATM services are available outside ​of the fairgrounds at North Easton Savings Bank on Main Street. Please note that no pets are allowed on the fair grounds, including dogs/pets in backpacks, carrying bags/ portable kennels, or on or off leash. For the safety of pets, we do not recommend leaving pets in vehicles while guests attend the fair. Service animals are welcome.

Some highlights of the 2018 Harvest Fair scheduled:

Meet the alpacas from Kave Rock Alpacas

Chainsaw carving by Dave Conklin

Over 60 juried crafters and local artisans

Musical guests for NRT Celebrates Local Music!

Children’s fun with the Toe Jam Puppet Band – 2 shows! 11:30 and 1:00

Fabulous food from local restaurants, including The Farmer’s Daughter and Rosemary Fresh

Family fun, including face painting, pony rides, and pumpkin decorating

Children’s play area, with free outdoor children’s games

Dance to the Rowdies of the Meadow, musician Craig Goldberg, and American Beauties, all-American music

Meet volunteers from local non-profits to learn about the good work they are doing in the community

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