Daily Archives: April 13, 2019

Monday, April 29, 11:00 am – Tour of the Boston Public Garden

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Sherley Smith, Co-President of the Garden Club of the Back Bay and Docent for the Friends of the Public Garden, and fellow Docent Sidney Kenyon, will lead a one-hour tour of the Garden, covering history, discussion of trees and flora, and commentary on the statues, at The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s April meeting/field trip.

The Public Garden is the first public garden in America – its form, plantings, and statuary evoke its Victorian heritage. The Garden is accessible to all. Boston citizens have always played an extraordinary role in protecting and preserving the Garden. Our Club is a longtime supporter of the Friends of the Public Garden. Members have received notice of this meeting – if you are not a member, but are interested in attending, please email info@gardenclubbackbay.org. Space is limited. Meet at the Make Way for Ducklings Sculpture, near the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets, inside the Public Garden.

Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 pm – Curator’s Travelog: Todd Rounsaville in Japan

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On Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 at Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard, take a virtual trip to the mountains and forests of Japan with PHA Curator Todd Rounsaville. In September 2018, Todd traveled to Honshu, Japan in collaboration with staff from the Arnold Arboretum and Morris Arboretum to collect seed of rare and horticulturally important plants. Collecting predominately in mountainous forests, the group returned with many species have never been cultivated at their respective gardens, with an emphasis on azaleas, enkianthus, stewartia, maples, and hydrangeas. $10 general admission, $5 for PHA members.