Boston Flora

Month: June 2019

  • Tuesday, July 16 – Thursday, July 18 – Nantucket Garden Festival: A Celebration of Island Gardening

    Tuesday, July 16 – Thursday, July 18 – Nantucket Garden Festival: A Celebration of Island Gardening

    The 11th Annual Nantucket Garden Festival highlights the unique and beautiful garden ecosystems on Nantucket and focuses on the importance of sustainability, conservation and gardening ethics for the long-term health of the island. Scheduled for July 16th-18th, the festival celebrates gardening through creative workshops, exquisite garden tours, children’s workshops, family activities and an opening night party. Register at http://www.ackgardenfestival.org/

    Eliot Coleman and Barbara Damrosch will speak, and Ed Bowen and Taylor Johnston of Issima will give a talk on The Cutting Garden Reimagined.

    On Wednesday, July 17 from 6 – 9, the Garden Soiree ($175 before June 30, $225 thereafter) will be held at The Middle Brick, 95 Main Street, a benefit for the Nantucket Lighthouse School. The School is the venue for the three day Garden Marketplace. Five different garden tours are also planned. Buy your tickets now.

  • Thursday, July 18, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm – 9th Annual Summer Dock Party

    Set against the incomparable backdrop of the Charles River at sunset, the 9th Annual Summer Dock Party has become a social highlight for young Bostonians. Over 200 guests will enjoy a sunset dinner and drinks followed by dessert and dancing on the docks.  The funds raised at this year’s event support the Esplanade Association’s work to care for and maintain the park, while providing the community with free summer programming.

    Tickets may be purchased at www.esplanade.org.

  • Sunday, June 23, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Know Your Weeds

    Weeds can be a menace in the garden, but if you know how to identify, control, and even use them, they can be no problem! Join The Trustees on Sunday, June 23 from 11 – 12:30 at the Minton Stable Community Garden, 110 Williams Street in Jamaica Plain for a free weed walk around a lush community garden and park and learn about some common weeds that you can use for food or medicine, as well as how to control the less desirable weeds. We’ll sample some herbal tea and talk about the preparation methods and health benefits of the plants we find.

    Registration is not required but it does help us plan and get in touch with you if anything changes. Call 617-542-7696 x 2115 or email mdelima@thetrustees.org.

  • Saturday, June 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Dennis Gardens and More Tour

    Saturday, June 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Dennis Gardens and More Tour

    The Village Garden Club of Dennis’s Gardens and More tour on June 22 from 10 – 4 will feature 9 homes (8 stops). Each home will be featuring a beautiful garden as well as “A little something more!”

    Tickets $35 in advance/$40 day of the tour.

    Advance tickets may be purchased at Dennis Chamber of Commerce, SCOUT on Route 6A or online at www.villagegardenclubofdennis.org. On day of the tour ONLY, can also be purchased at Carleton Hall, 1006 Old Bass River Rd, Dennis, MA 02638.

  • Thursday, July 11, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest Opening Night Party

    The Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest Opening Night Party will be held July 11 from 6:30 – 8:30 at Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinneys Lane in Hyannis. Join gardeners, nonprofits and organizers  for a celebratory opening night party. Come out and try the Cape Cod Beer Hydrangea Cocktail. Free to attend. Open to public!  More information at www.capecodchamber.org


  • Thursday, June 20, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Lore and Science of Companion Planting

    Companion planting is all the rage, but can it be successful? On Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm at The Gardens at Elm Bank, Reeves Cochran of Volante Farms will debunk the myths that surround companion gardening while he delves into the science of how specific plants can help each other perform better in the garden.

    Reeves Cochran of Volante Farms is a farmer, gardener, and vegetable enthusiast. He has been working on vegetable farms for eight years with experience in both organic and conventional production. Currently, he helps to manage the planting and field crews on the farm throughout the year. $12 for Mass Hort members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at www.masshort.org.

  • Friday, June 21, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Summer Solstice At The Barn

    The Summer Solstice Cocktail Party at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester will take place Friday, June 21 from 7 – 10. Enjoy farm-inspired cocktails and appetizers at sunset, with live music from Miss Ellaneous. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased online at www.wlfarm.org

  • Friday, August 30 – Friday, September 6 – On Location: Art of the Lot-et-Garonne, France

    Sarah Roche and the staff at Wellesley College Botanic Garden Friends are excited to be offer this amazing seven-day painting experience, based at St. Gregoire, Sarah’s house in the Lot-en-Garonne region of southwestern France, close to the market town of Castillonnes. We will find our painting inspiration at the local daily markets, selecting and bringing back the fruits and vegetables of the fall harvest to study and paint at St. Gregoire. All experience levels welcome. Accommodations at Haven on the Hill, Laladusse, district of Lot et Garonne. August 30 – September 6, Members $1,365, nonmembers $1,465, shared double or triple rooms. Fees include opening reception at Sarah’s home, five days of instruction and painting time, visits to local markets, bastides, vineyards, and chateaux, all transportation during your stay, including to and from Bergerac railway station, seven nights’ say, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and four dinners. Visit www.wellesley.edu/wcbgfriends for more information.

  • Thursday, June 27, 6:00 pm – Dinner in the Field

    Wilson Farm’s Dinner in the Field is Back on June 27 beginning at 6 pm.

    Master Chef Raymond Ost has another extravagant dinner menu planned to tantalize your tastebuds. Take in the sunset on the field where dinner was harvested. Paired with a wine for each course, this unique dining experience is one you don’t want to miss. $135 per person

    Course 1: Grilled Shrimp, Garlic Spinach Crostini, Pulled Pork & Sunchoke Empanada, Caramelized Spring Onion Tartlets with Mascarpone, Duck & Apricot Phyllo Beggar’s Purse, Butternut Squash Panzerotti, White Truffle Potato Croquette

    Course 2: Eggplant Caviar with Warm Crisp Goat Cheese Brick, Mint & Pear Tartare, Spring Flowers

    Course 3: Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Roasted Artichoke Heart Barigoule, Sauce Vierge

    Course 4: Sweet Riesling Poached Rhubarb Napoleon, Strawberries, Lemon Chibouste, Mint Syrup Petit Fours: Lemon Streusel Bars, Earl Grey Ganache Truffle, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, & Blackberry Frangipane

    Call 781-862-3900 now to reserve your seat at the table. Wilson Farm is located at 10 Pleasant Street in Lexington.

  • Thursday, June 20, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Blooming Art

    The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club’s Blooming Art – Opening Night Celebration on Thursday, June 20 from 5 – 8 is an enchanting evening of flowers, art, food & wine, set amid one of the island’s most gorgeous historic properties.

    Blooming Art is modeled after the Museum of Fine Art’s Art in Bloom show, an annual celebration of floral arrangements inspired by the Museum’s masterpieces.

    This annual event pairs Garden Club members with over 30 Island artist’s artworks. The members then create floral arrangements based on their interpretations of the designated sculpture, painting, photograph or mixed media that mirror the works of art.

    All artwork is for sale and proceeds benefit the Garden Club’s Scholarship Fund and the Old Mill Preservation Fund. Many contributing artists will be in attendance for the evening celebration and are excited to talk about their work.

    All parking for Opening Night is located at The Grange Hall in West Tisbury. A complimentary shuttle service is provided to and from The Old Mill.

    The event is held at the home of the garden club, the historic Old Mill in West Tisbury. The celebration continues through the weekend with the exhibit open to the general public with an admittance fee. All parking is at The Grange Hall in West Tisbury. A complimentary shuttle service is provided to and from The Old Mill. For more information, email gardenclubmv@gmail.com. Tickets are $50, available at www.eventbrite.com