Daily Archives: December 19, 2023

Now Through January 7 – Downtown Holiday Arts Market

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The Downtown Holiday Arts Market presented by Bank of America, sponsored by the Downtown Boston BID, will run through January 7 in a pop up location at 467 Washington Street.

Browse, shop, and enjoy the holiday season in Downtown Crossing where numerous local vendors will be showcasing artisan products such as jewelry,  woodcarvings, metal sculptures, food, candles, clothing, holiday goods and so much more throughout the these winter months.  The market is open 7 days a week from 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday, and 11 am to 5 pm on Sundays. The market’s last day will be January 7th, and will be closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and January 2.

Monday, January 8, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern – A Gardening Year at Grim’s Dyke

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Take a tour through the seasons and through history at Grim’s Dyke, former home of the famous Victorian librettist and wit WS Gilbert and Victorian painter Frederick Goodhall. Named after the ancient earthwork that wends its way through the grounds, this lovely Arts & Crafts mansion situated high on Harrow Weald is now a hotel with grade II listed gardens. In this talk discover a taste of the estate history, an insight into the lives of the former residents and the current trials and tribulations of the gardeners in their bid to upkeep and restore this wonderful place.  

Helenka Jurgielewicz has been Head Gardener at Grim’s Dyke Hotel for 15 years. She grew up in Yorkshire and undertook her horticultural training at Capel Manor NCH, RHS Wisley and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew where she secured her Diploma of  Horticulture ( Hons). Former jobs include Conservation work in Mauritius – island restoration planting. TV Horticultural researcher for BBC ‘Year at Kew’ series. Archaeologist – rescue archaeology excavator for York Archaelogy Trust, latterly Museum of London amongst many others. 

The online talk, sponsored by London Parks & Gardens, takes place January 8 at 1 pm Eastern. £5.00. Register HERE