Daily Archives: October 16, 2018


Thursday, October 25, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Growing the Future of Garden in the Woods

From the renewal of the Curtis Woodland Garden to the old meadow renovation, Garden in the Woods continues to evolve each season. On October 25 from 6:30 – 8 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, learn from Botanic Garden Director Mark Richardson what changes to expect in the upcoming season and what plans are underway for the future of the Garden. $20 for NEWFS members, $24 for nonmembers. Register at www.newenglandwild.org.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2:00 pm – European Floral Design Demonstration and Reception

Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. presents, on November 14, 2018, a European Floral Design Demonstration and Reception at the Agawam Hunt, 15 Roger Williams Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916. The demonstration features Francoise Weeks, a world renowned floral designer, who has developed her singular style of Textural Woodlands and Botanical Haute Couture. Her dynamic work has been published in national and international publications, garnering her a global following. The demonstration begins at 2:00 pm, followed at 4:00 pm by a lavish reception to meet Ms. Weeks. Tickets are $60.00 per person.

Born in Belgium, Ms. Weeks has infused her work with a quintessential European reverence for flowers and nature. Combined with creativity and mechanical ingenuity, she has honed her singular style garnering a global following. Her generosity of knowledge and perspective in use of floral materials, structure and techniques, create rigorous and exciting learning opportunities for her students to explore all that nature has to offer. Her studio is located in Portland, Oregon.

Click on http://rigardenclubs.org/rifgc/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018.11.14-Weeks-Brochure-PDF.pdf for complete information, including the registration form for attendance. $60 per person. Deadline for registration is October 25, 2018.

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