Daily Archives: December 23, 2021

Wreath of the Day – Buckle Up

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We love ribbon. Sometimes, when it’s November and we are so eager to start and are at the Flower Market browsing in the ribbon aisles, we pick out patterns and colors that are perhaps a little too challenging when we are on the spot decorating. Santa’s Buckle below was one that seemed like a good idea at the time, but was languishing on the rolls with no decorators willing to experiment with it. In these instances, we try to make up a bow with the ribbon to demonstrate what it will look like when made into a bow and hope someone will choose it. Once a wreath is successfully finished, everyone flocks to the ribbon and we can barely keep up with demand.

Tuesday, January 4 – Thursday, January 6 – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – History of Botanical Art Seminar, Online & In Person on January 6

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Botanical art, with its rich history and high standards, has always informed and promoted botany and the plant world. Since the Renaissance and fueled by centuries of plant exploration, great discoveries in global flora, advances in printing techniques, and an increasing interest in horticulture, botanical art gained a wide audience and flourished as both an art form and a means to document plant species from 1600 – 1900. Beginning in the 1990’s, there has been a resurgence of interest in contemporary botanical art. Pam Harrington will review the significant roles and styles of botanical art. from early times to the present. The class will also visit the Special Collections in Wellesley College’s Margaret Clapp Library for a viewing of the College’s extraordinary collection of rare botanical books on January 6 (snow date January 7). Otherwise, class will be online. Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Garden members $125, nonmembers $150. Register at 781-283-3094, or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu.

Behind the Scenes at Greys Court Woodland, Online

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In this National Trusts video, you’ll meet Leo Jennings, Area Ranger at Greys Court near Henley in Oxfordshire. You’ll learn more about how and why the Trust fells trees, and how it benefits nature in the surrounding area. You’ll also get an insight into all the different jobs rangers do at the National Trust: from managing habitats to helping out the house team now and again. Join Leo as he explains how the Greys Court rangers have been using wood from the estate to create a boardwalk, which will open up new areas for visitors to explore, and improve accessibility for those who find it tricky to navigate the muddier areas of the woodland. You’ll also hear from volunteers about the work they’re doing to help out on the project. We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference. Nature, beauty, history. For everyone, for ever. The five minute YouTube video may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtGljPbkPY