Daily Archives: May 19, 2025

May 30, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern – Black Flora, Online

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Author and horticulturist Teresa Speight will share about her book Black Flora, the first book to feature profiles of contemporary Black experts innovating in the world of flowers. This American Horticultural Society online talk on May 30 offers a beautiful intersection of flowers and community, unearthing the floral legacies of the past and present, while providing a source of inspiration for younger generations of plant-lovers seeking examples of successful Black floral artists and entrepreneurs.

Teresa J. Speight is the Urban Garden and Container Garden Chair, District 1, for National Garden Clubs, Inc., and the founder and president of the Jabali Amani Garden Collective, a garden club for Minority women who enjoy gardening. Through her blog and podcast, Cottage in the Court, she offers a unique perspective on connecting with the earth, as well as curated garden experiences for small groups. Teri also offers one-on-one garden coaching, specializing in earth-friendly practices. She is the author of Black Flora and the co-author of The Urban Garden.

REGISTER NOW $15 AHS members, $20 nonmembers.

Monday, June 1 – Submission Deadline for Trees of the Thoreau Path Art Competition

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The West End Museum and We Tree Boston invite artists, neighbors and tree-lovers to participate in Trees of Thoreau Path, and art competition and exhibition celebrating the beauty, significance, and importance of trees in the West End. The deadline to submit artwork is June 1. Submit to the West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street in Boston between May 28 – June 1, 2025. A special reception and art show on June 7 between 3 pm – 5 pm will be held. For more information visit https://thewestendmuseum.org/