Daily Archives: October 22, 2021

Holiday Wreath Project 2021 Suspended

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We are sad to announce that The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s 2021 Holiday Wreath Project must be suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns.  We are disappointed the neighborhood will be a little less festive in December without our beautiful wreaths. This decision was not made lightly – there were many factors and options considered, but ultimately we chose to take the most prudent approach for everyone’s safety.

For those who may be holding gift certificates, please email info@gardenclubbackbay.org. We will be in touch with you to discuss alternate redemption options.

Please stay safe and we wish you all the best this season.

Saturday, October 30, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Growing Cacti and Succulents in New England

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Cacti and Succulents thrive in desert locations all over the world. Growing them in New England can pose quite a few problems for these arid loving plants. In this October 30 Tower Hill Botanic Garden class we will discuss the ways that we can help our cacti and succulents acclimate to living in the northeast. Too much water, not enough sun, too organic soil, these are all big problems for cacti and succulents. But, with the right horticultural knowledge they can all be easily solved. We’ll also go over propagation, containers, where to buy, and local resources for all things cacti and succulent related. Feel free to bring any plants that you have questions about as well.

Joel Mullen is the President of the Kaikou Bonsai Study Group. He has been growing bonsai trees for over 10 years and has trained with artists all over New England. Joel is the Lead Tropical Grower and the Education Coordinator at New England Bonsai Gardens in Bellingham, MA. Eastern Opuntia image courtesy of GoBotany.

$30 Member Adult; $40 Adult (Registration includes admission to the Garden) Register HERE