Daily Archives: June 5, 2019

Now Through June 16 – Massachusetts Horticultural Society Online Auction

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The Massachusetts Horticultural Society is excited to announce its first ever online auction. Register today so you can bid on items and help the garden grow. In order to participate, you will need to set up an account on Bidding for Good. Follow the simple instructions by clicking here. Mass Hort already has nearly 100 items up for bid, including tickets to see the Red Sox and the Patriots, a three day getaway to a cottage on Lake George in New York, restaurant gift cards, autographed garden books, overnight stays in local hotels, and more.

Wednesdays, June 12, 19, & 26, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Hands-On Floral Design

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Using flower and foliage that you might find in your own yard and garden, learn the basic techniques of floral design in this 3-part Massachusetts Horticultural Society workshop led by Barbara Rietscha, owner of Field & Vase. On the first night, you will learn the advantages of local flowers, flower selection and composition of arrangement. The second night will focus on the mechanics of arranging in different styles of vases and color composition. In the final class you will learn how to care for your floral arrangement. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays, June 12, 19, and 26 from 7 – 8:30.

Flowers will be provided for all classes and for the first and second class. Bring your most challenging vase for the third class. Please bring a pair of clippers with you to each class. Each week, you’ll go home with a beautiful arrangement. 

Barbara Rietscha owns and operates Field & Vase. Field & Vase is a farmer-florist business. In her designs, Barbara uses flowers and herbs grown on her cut flower farm, Stow Greenhouses, located in Stow, MA. 

Space is limited, must pre-register athttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eg6c6juo94d0ba70&llr=kzaorjcab

Class Fee:Mass Hort Members $150 General Admission $200