Daily Archives: July 5, 2024

Saturday, July 13, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm – New England Daylily Society Show & Sale

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The New England Daylily Society welcomes the public to a display of extraordinary daylilies, highlighting the wide variety of sizes, forms, colors, and patterns grown by daylily enthusiasts from the New England region. Every year, hybridizers introduce the latest and greatest of new cultivars, adding to the more than 88,000 already registered varieties. Mid-July is peak season for daylily bloom in our area and therefore the perfect time to showcase the best in Hemerocallis, the scientific name for daylily. Up until the morning of the show, society members don’t know which flowers they will be bringing since each bloom lasts for only one day and you can never be sure which flowers will be open. Come see the show and vote for your favorites! Sales tables will be open (cash or check only) and expert growers will be there to answer your questions. The event takes place on July 13 from 11 – 3:30 at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Be on hand at 11 for a lecture on Daylilies From Seed to Flower, and at 12:30 for a demonstration on Dividing a Daylily. Free with admission to the Garden. For more information, and to purchase entrance tickets online, visit https://nebg.org/shows/ Photo by Amy Wertheim.

Saturday, July 13, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm – Holyoke Preservation Trust’s 4th Annual Garden Tour

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Come join the Holyoke Preservation Trust on July 13 for a delightful day exploring the beautiful gardens of Holyoke. This in-person event will showcase a variety of stunning flowers, herbs, and other plants and shrubbery, with some expert & home gardeners on hand to answer all your questions. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just love being surrounded by nature, this tour is perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Holyoke’s gardens!

On July 13, 2024, you will check in at HPT located at our new location, the Masonic Temple at 235 Chestnut Street, across from the Holyoke Public Library. There you will pick up your wristband and collect a map with a description and location of the gardens. At one of the gardens, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a short lesson on how to turn a tree, shrub, or plant into BONSAI and how to maintain your bonsai.

For the tour, you can either bike or drive at your own pace from 8:30 am-3:30 pm.

This event is RAIN OR SHINE. Plan your day to allow time to enjoy all of the gardens with some surprises along the way.

Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. You might consider bug spray and sun protection.

You must show your wrist band at every location to have access to the gardens.

Tickets are $15.00 per adult through Eventbrite. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult.

Tickets can be purchased in person for $20.00 per adult on the day of the event at HPT located at 235 Chestnut Street.

Accessibility: Be prepared for some gardens to have a few steps, uneven ground, and a bit of an incline. None are wheelchair accessible.

  • All proceeds benefit the Holyoke Preservation Trust to support programs, events, and projects that could not otherwise be funded by the Holyoke Preservation Trust.