Daily Archives: December 9, 2018

Wreath of the Day – Home Sweet Home

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Yesterday we covered snow disasters, and today, we’ll deal with fire. On September 13, 2018, excessive pressure in natural gas lines owned by Columbia Gas caused a series of explosions and fires. These occurred in as many as 40 homes, with over 80 individual fires, in the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts towns of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. One of our most loyal wreath customers was driven from her home for weeks, and as the temperatures dipped, she decided her wreath “theme” this year (yes, we do respond to theme requests) would be Home Sweet Home.  The lovely, traditional plaid bow shelters the pair of birds nesting in the lower right. We are happy to report the customer is back in her home, and we hope the wreath will bring her warmth and comfort.

Wednesdays, January 9 – 30, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Landscape for Life

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This New England Wild Flower Society and Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University intensive four-part introductory course will provide the knowledge, skills, and understanding to create a great-looking garden that is healthier for people and for the environment. The course is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. The comprehensive curriculum covers a range of topics, including soils, water, plants, and landscape materials. Classes will take place at the Arnold Arboretum on Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 12 – 3. Fees are $185 for members of  either sponsoring organization, and $218 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn/our-programs/landscape-for-life-1

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