Daily Archives: December 14, 2021


Wreath of the Day – Condominium Disagreements

Below is an example of Why We Decorate. A local building, identity clothed in secrecy for the protection of the residents, is having a moment this year which we felt we had to share. We do invite your comments, however, with suggested captions. Just email info@gardenclubbackbay.org. Our suspicion is that two unit owners each offered to decorate. Or a building superintendent went into storage and pulled out whatever was on hand. In the most generous interpretation, twin eight year olds each got to choose a wreath for the door. As for the tropical leaves in the planters, we doubt they will last through the first freeze. I’m sure the Back Bay will be most grateful when we are able to return to selling and decorating wreaths. Tomorrow we will showcase an elegant pair done this year by one of our members for her own building.


Thursday, December 16, 5:00 pm – Prudential Center to Beam Green in Honor of The Esplanade

The Board of Directors of The Esplanade Association are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, the Prudential Center will light up in honor of the Esplanade Association as part of the Prudential Center, Boston’s Annual 31 Nights of Light program. On Thursday, December 16 at 5pm, the Esplanade Association will flip the switch to light the top of the Prudential Center green in honor of the Esplanade’s essential 64 acres of green space and picturesque tree canopy made possible by the work of all during the 20th Anniversary year.
They encourage you to visit the Esplanade to view the Prudential Center beam green on the evening of December 16 and enjoy a scenic winter stroll along our beautiful riverfront park. Share your photos across FacebookInstagram, and Twitter using #31NightsEsplanade or #31NOL


Armchair Diary: How Gardens are REALLY Made – The History of Nan Quick’s Raised Terrace Garden, Online

Pull up a chair and enjoy an incredible photographic essay on Nan Quick’s four year process designing and executing a raised terrace garden at her home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Former Garden Club of the Back Bay President Margaret Pokorny, who lives in Jaffrey and has seen the garden in person, says that Nan also designs and fabricates much of the garden furniture you see in the pictures. The link to the essay is www.nanquick.com