Daily Archives: January 13, 2025


Sunday, January 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Drop In) – Repot Your Own Houseplant at The Potting Bench

Drop in to Mahoney’s Garden Center, 449 Western Avenue in Boston on January 26 anytime between 10 AM – 2 PM and repot your own houseplant. They will have experts on hand to guide you on selecting the proper pot size to move into, as well as the proper potting soil. Make sure your plant is wrapped up to protect it from the cold! This is for plants currently in an 8” pot or smaller.

Soil is included with the $5 cost. You may register in advance HERE through Eventbrite.

REMINDER: Tropical plants are sensitive to the cold. When you bring your plant in for repotting, please be sure to protect your plant with a cover such as a paper or plastic bag, a box or a pillowcase.


Thursday, January 30, 7:00 pm – Penguin Adventures in the Falkland Islands

Join wildlife photographer Shawn Carey for a photographic journey through the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) on Thursday, January 30 for a close up look at the several species of penguins and tips for planning your own travels. Co-sponsored by the Watertown Free Public Library and by the Brookline Bird Club, the event takes place at 7 pm at the library, 123 Main Street in Watertown. For information call 617-972-6431.