Daily Archives: October 12, 2023

Saturday, October 21, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Socotra!

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Back in January 2023, Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts members Marek and Maria Kawka joined a Plant Expedition trip to the Yemeni island of Socotra. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Socotra is situated in the Arabian Sea between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. 

It was an amazing adventure – Maria and Marek were lucky enough to see many of the unique endemic plants of Socotra.  They also enjoyed experiencing the interesting culture of local Yemeni people. Our intrepid travelers will share pictures of the many plants that were in bloom as well as a few stories from their travels around Socotra, on Saturday, October 21, from 1 – 4 at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane in Norfolk, Massachusetts. 

Don’t miss this amazing journey as seen through the eyes and cameras of our very own club members Marek and Maria. For more information visit https://cssma.org/meetings-%26-programs

Garden Club of the Back Bay Holiday Wreath Store Now Open

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The Garden Club of the Back Bay is pleased to announce the full resumption of its annual Holiday Wreath Sale, after a couple of years of suspension due to COVID and a year of limited sales and outreach for the same reason. As past customers remember, each wreath is lovingly created, by hand, by talented Club members, to the custom specifications of the purchaser, and all fully decorated wreaths must be ordered in advance. The November 30 deadline allows the committee to acquire all the necessary ribbons, greens, and decorations to enhance the wreath. To see examples and to order online, visit https://gardenclubbackbay.org/store Wreaths can be delivered free of charge to addresses in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the South End, or can be picked up at The First Lutheran Church of Boston, 299 Berkeley Street, on December 5, 6, and 7. Sadly, the wreaths cannot be mailed due to their fragility. We will post additional wreath pictures on Boston Flora now through Wreath Week as a reminder and incentive to support this important not for profit organization fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the street trees of Boston.