Daily Archives: December 30, 2024

Sunday, January 5, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Orchid Care at Mahoney’s Garden Center

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The Garden Club of the Back Bay will sponsor a Members Only pop up event on January 5 at Mahoney’s Garden Center, 449 Western Avenue in Brighton. Want to beat the post-holiday blues? Join for an hour of learning with Mahoney’s Sara Barrios as we delve into the world of orchid care in the fabulous new greenhouse at Mahoney’s. Afterward, feel free to purchase an orchid or other houseplant of choice to take home with you.

The cost of the class is free, but space is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP to Stephanie Fletcher. Not yet a member? Visit https://gardenclubbackbay.org/join. You’ll want to be on the list for the upcoming Winter Tea as well, so act now.

Saturday, January 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern – Sustainable Gardens in a Changing Climate, Online

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With a focus on the intersection of climate change and gardening, Angelica Patterson, PhD will explore how shifting climate patterns affect plant growth and what steps can be taken to manage gardens and cultivated land sustainably. Angelica will share practical strategies for mitigating climate-related risks and promoting eco-restoration in gardening practices. Leave with actionable insights to cultivate resilient, thriving gardens in the face of environmental change.

This program takes place online Saturday, January 11, 2025. $25. Register at https://mtcubacenter.org/event/sustainable-gardens-in-a-changing-climate-online/

Dr. Angelica Patterson is the Curator of Education and Outreach for the Miller Worley Center for the Environment at Mount Holyoke College. Angelica received her bachelor’s in natural resources from Cornell University and her master’s, master of philosophy and doctorate degrees from Columbia University in plant ecophysiology. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the environmental sciences. When asked to name her favorite native plant, Angelica is quick to share her love for the northern red oak.