Daily Archives: September 14, 2023

Monday, October 16 – Wednesday, October 18 – New York Botanic Gardens Tour

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Do you love walking Mount Auburn Cemetery’s lush grounds to see its diverse plant collection? Do you have an interest in modern horticultural practices? On October 16-18, take your passion beyond their gates as The Friends of Mount Auburn invite you to travel to New York City for a 3-day garden excursion. Join key Mount Auburn staff on guided tours of the New York Botanical and Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, a tour of Little Island, and much more. The NYC Botanic Tour package will include accommodations at the Omni Berkshire Place in midtown, transportation to tour sites within New York City, and all afternoon and evening meal events. Space is limited. Registrants must plan their own travel to New York City. For registration, or information, please contact Matthew Tufts at 617-540-0076 or mtufts@mountauburn.org. #botanicgardentour

Monday, October 2, Wednesday, April 17, &Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – FUNdamentals of Floral Design

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FUNdamentals of Floral Design, formerly known as “Back to Basics” with the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, is back in a new location, the first floor meeting room at the Plymouth Library (the Fehlow Meeting Room). Demonstrations are led by experienced floral designers, who are National Garden Club (NGC) Flower Show Judges.

Instructors teach mechanics of creating a design in an appropriate container. Demonstrations emphasize the principles and elements of design. Learn about traditional and creative designs. Understand what judges look for in a design, and how they award ribbons (we know it’s not just about the ribbons but let’s be real, winning is fun.) Gain confidence and insight of how to enter a flower show. FUNdamentals is a series of three demonstrations for novices, or for anyone who wants to recharge skills, or pick up tips from experts. The dates are October 2, April 17, and June 26. Sign up for all three or for an individual session. $60 for the series, $25 for single class. Mail check payable to GCFM, Inc. (old school, here) to Nancy Costa, 130 Knott Ave, Sandwich, MA 02563. Include your name, address, phone number, email, and Garden Club affiliation. Not a member of a GCFM Club? Consider joining The Garden Club of the Back Bay