Daily Archives: September 3, 2022


Sunday, September 18, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Herbal Tea Making Workshop

Explore the gardens and fields of Long Hill, 572 Essex Street in Beverly, to find plants that can be used for making teas that are both tasty and nutritious. Learn about safety and resources for identifying plants. We make will make a tea with 3 to 5 local plants for teas, and talk about how to prepare teas, whether to use fresh or dried plants, the benefits of the plants harvested, and how to dry them for later use. A handout with plants and a couple of recipes will be included.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy shoes are recommended. This program, sponsored by The Trustees of Reservations, is $24 for Trustees members, $30 for nonmembers. Register at https://thetrustees.org/event/78491/


Saturday, September 10, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Cocktails and Preview Buying at Hollister House Plant Sale

Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road in Washington, Connecticut will hold its Annual Rare Plant Sale in September. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvre and a special opportunity to purchase plants suitable for fall planting from many of New England’s premier nurseries before the sale is open to the public on Sunday.

Participating vendors include:

Atlock Farm (Saturday only) 
Broken Arrow Nursery
Cricket Hill Garden
David Burdick Bulbs & Botanical Obsessions
Falls Village Flower Farm
Green Spot
Issima
Mc Cue Gardens
Meadowbrook Gardens
Tiny Meadow Farm

HHG Members $50 Non-members $65. Buy tickets in advance HERE.