Daily Archives: June 2, 2019


Saturday, June 22, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Laura LeBoutillier

Enjoy an elegant, seated luncheon on the grounds of the Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff on June 22 at 11:30 am and then remain for an entertaining presentation with Laura LeBoutillier.

Get to know Laura LeBoutillier of Garden Answer in this Q&A style presentation. During the presentation you’ll learn about Laura’s journey to video fame and the passion for gardening that inspires her videos.

Laura grew up around her parent’s garden center in Eastern Oregon. She worked there for 10 years and in 2014 started making gardening YouTube videos as a hobby along with her husband Aaron. After 2 short years of creating online videos she amassed over 1 million followers. Today she has over 2.5 million followers on Facebook and approaching half a million on Youtube. This easily makes her the most watched gardener on the internet.

Admission:  Luncheon & Lecture $100/Lecture Only $50 (Both include one-day Show admission) Purchase at https://www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-flower-show/lectures-and-demonstrations


Saturday, June 8, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (rain date Sunday, June 9) – Wonderful Water

Come to The Gardens at Elm Bank on June 8 from 10 – 4 and enjoy family activities in the gardens that will help kids learn about the water cycle, the differences between water-loving and desert plants, and more. There will be fun and games, and presentations to help adults find ways to garden in water-savvy ways.  Bring a picnic to enjoy a special day at The Gardens at Elm Bank! Rain date Sunday, June 9.

If you’re interested in volunteering at the event, please contact education@masshort.org

Admission: Members: Free; Children 12 and under: Free; General Public: $10