Boston Flora

Month: June 2026

  • Thursday, July 16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Camden Garden Club’s 77th Annual Garden Tour

    The Camden Garden Club’s 77th Annual Garden Tour will take place, rain or shine, Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Six distinctive gardens, designed and lovingly maintained by their owners will be showcased. From a sweeping five-acre estate to a charming village garden tucked into the woods, each stop offers inspiration and discovery. It is both a privilege and a pleasure for Club members to share these unique spaces with the community.

    Not only are the homes the highlight, but this year, Tour Chairs, Susan Reider and Lynne Meagher welcome Cassie Sano as the En Plein Air Artist. Cassie will be working throughout the day at a designated garden. Raffle tickets for her painting will be available.

    Another new aspect to the day will be two garden demonstrations held at one of Camden’s best-kept secrets, a modern barn in the middle of town that sits between an apple orchard, a wooded area, raised dahlia beds, and a wildflower meadow. All ticket holders are invited to enjoy special sessions held during the day. Linda Redmond of Brae Maple Farm and Gabrielle Jansen of Firefox Farm will create beautiful works of art from nature. There will be an additional raffle for the created works. All Raffle proceeds benefit the CGC Scholarship Fund.

    Your Tour ticket is your all-access pass to gardens and activities across the day. At each location, a Master Gardener and the homeowners will be pleased to answer questions. The funds raised by the Annual Garden Tour support the Club’s ongoing activities, programs, and mission.

    Proceeds enable the Club to provide Camden’s hanging flower baskets in the summer, the holiday wreaths in the winter, maintenance of the Camden Village Green and thirteen civic gardens, a robust scholarship program, an exciting winter Horticulture series as well as many other civic and educational projects. To purchase tickets visit https://www.camdengardenclub.org/gardentourtickets

  • Wednesday, July 22, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Thursday, July 23, 10:00 am – 7:30 pm, & Friday, July 24, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Oceans Around Us

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc Southeastern District presents Oceans Around Us, an NGC Standard Flower Show, at Heritage Museums & Gardens, 65 Grove Street in Sandwich. Free with Museum admission. This is the Southeastern District’s 45 Annual Standard Flower Show. For a copy of the schedule, click HERE

  • Tuesday & Wednesday, July 14 & 15 – Green Thumb Flower Show

    As part of the Nantucket Garden Club’s commitment to excellence in floral design and horticulture, it proudly hosts the Green Thumb Flower Show, a Garden Club of America sanctioned show, which features floral designs, botanical arts, horticultural entries as well as educational exhibits by garden club members. This year, “SHIFTING SANDS: A NANTUCKET STORY” will be held July 14 and 15th, 2026 at the Nantucket Inn. Free and open to the public 2 to 5 p. m. on July 14th, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 15th. It will include:

    • Floral arrangements
    • Horticultural specimens
    • Botanical Arts
    • Educational exhibits
    • Photography exhibits
    • Boutique

    For more information visit https://nantucketgardenclub.org/nantucket-events/

  • Wednesdays, August 12, 19, & 26, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern – Fall Gardening Know-How, Online

    The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association presents Fall Gardening Know-How online on three successive Wednesdays, August 12, 19, & 26, from 7 – 8:30 Eastern. Topics include growing bulbs, saving seeds, organic gardening, and preparing the garden for winter. Registration closes August 9. Questions – email knowhow@massmastergardeners.org and visit https://www.massmastergardeners.org/educational-resources/gardening-know-how-series

  • Saturday, July 11, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks

    Occurring every other year, the Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks Tour gives town residents and visitors rare access to seven of the most beautiful local gardens in our lovely coastal town. This year’s event to benefit the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is slated for Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    This delightful summer activity is one of the library’s most popular events. Gardens tour participants are treated to a wide variety of garden styles and environments amid lovely natural settings from stately mansions to quaint seaside cottages. Volunteers will be located at each garden to help with questions and where to park.

    A special Garden Tour Preview Party for garden owners and sponsors will be held at Mélange Home Shop in Lower Village, Kennebunk on Friday, July 10, from 5-7 PM. Mélange is a unique retail shop created by Paula and Clayton Daher, the mother and son duo of Daher Interior Design. Mélange specializes in globally and locally sourced home furnishings. Wine and hors d’ oeuvres will be served.

    Flowers and gardens are part of the Graves Library DNA—Kennebunkport artist Abbott Graves (1859-1936), the father of the library’s namesake, was famously known for his spectacular floral paintings.

    The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, housed in an historic building located near Kennebunkport’s famous Dock Square town center, is a full-service free library whose mission is “to enrich the lives of all we serve.”

    All proceeds for this event benefit the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library. Please call us with any questions. (207) 967-2778. Buy tickets through Eventbrite HERE.

  • Saturday, July 11, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Garden Party: Stories & Songs of Gardens & Nature

    P-A-R-T-Y in the G-A-R-D-E-N! From clearing the land to planting seeds to harvesting the crops (yum!), Rona will share stories and songs that will have you tapping your feet, swaying in your seats, dancing, singing and laughing as she shares stories from the silly to the serious, from the mysterious to the monstrous! From cooperating animals to uncooperative giants, worms and bugs that help the soil, nocturnal animals, insects, finding the sun and more! Come join the fun! Best suited for ages 5+. Takes place in Welles Gallery. Following the 45-minute performance will be time to create a fun craft! The event, sponsored by the Lenox Library Association, takes place Saturday, July 11 from 2 – 3:15 pm. For more information visit https://lenoxlib.org/event/garden-party-stories-and-songs-of-gardens-and-nature/


  • Wednesday, July 1, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Keeping Your Eyes to the Ground: Essential Strategies for Dynamic Herbaceous Landscape Design

    A successful dynamic landscape requires a fully expressed ground plane planting that yields benefits that extend well beyond aesthetics, from managing stormwater to supporting pollinators and more. In this Polly Hill Arboretum program on July 1 at 5:30 pm, Patrick Cullina will review essential design strategies for the design of successful herbaceous landscapes — including assessments of the ecological regions (including Martha’s Vineyard) that offer so many valuable cues, plant selection, integration, spacing, establishment, and more, often through the lens of project precedents.

    Patrick Cullina is an award-winning horticulturist, landscape designer, photographer, lecturer, and planning consultant with more than thirty years of experience in landscape-related fields. Formerly, he served as the founding V.P. of Horticulture & Operations for New York City’s High Line Park, as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s V.P. of Horticulture, Operations, & Science Research, and Associate Director of the Rutgers University Gardens in affiliation with the school’s Department of Landscape Architecture. His current consulting practice is dedicated to the design, creation, development, and management of transformational dynamic landscapes through the innovative integration of plants and management strategies — often in collaboration with some of the world’s leading landscape architects and architects.

    Pre-registration required. PHA Members: $10; Non-Members: $20. Register HERE.

  • Thursday, July 9, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Flower Arranging with Bedrock’s Blooms

    In this creative, hands-on Bedrock Gardens floral design workshop, students are invited to bring a special vase or vessel from home and use it as the foundation for a one-of-a-kind arrangement. Whether your container is tall, wide, vintage, or unconventional, you’ll learn how to design in a way that highlights its unique shape and character—ensuring every participant leaves with something truly personal.

    Together, we’ll explore how vessel size and form influence floral composition, along with key design principles that help arrangements feel balanced and expressive. The class will also include a discussion on color theory, focusing on the use of monochromatic versus polychromatic palettes to create different moods and visual impact.

    Erin Prawoko will provide floral mechanics as needed and will introduce agra wool, a sustainable alternative to traditional floral foam, giving participants a chance to work with more eco-friendly materials. Erin Prawoko is in her third season as a Bedrock gardener. Prior to joining Bedrock, her work experience includes nursery/ greenhouse, farming and visual merchandising. She loves every aspect of gardening from seed starting, to harvesting and design. A real flower nerd. Erin approaches the process of bouquet-making with a playful and whimsical touch – tapping into that childhood wonder is part of the craft. With a background in photography, she also applies principals of photographic composition when creating.

    This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned flower lovers alike who want to deepen their creativity and see everyday vessels in a whole new way.

    Tickets are are $45 for members (with member discount code) and $55 for non-members which includes a full day pass to the gardens. Bedrock Gardens is located at 19 High Road in Lee, New Hampshire. Sign up and learn more at https://www.bedrockgardens.org/program-calendar.html

  • Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Duxbury Hydrangea Festival & Garden Tour

    Back by popular demand, The Community Garden Club of Duxbury is proud to announce its 2026 Duxbury Hydrangea Festival and Garden Tour. This year’s festival celebrates “Summer Styling” and features a garden tour of five beautiful seaside homes on Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Garden Tour will include tablescapes, art, music, guided talks, refreshments and more! Online tickets now on sale.


    On Tuesday, July 16th a “Summer Styling” hydrangea floral design presentation by Cornelia Reynolds, owner of Consider the Lilies, a flower shop in Duxbury, will be offered at the Duxbury Free Library at 10:00 a.m. Cornelia will design a signature arrangement inspired by the coastal charm of its namesake, ‘Duxbury Beach.’ Demonstration includes tablescapes, refreshments and giveaways! This demonstration is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required and begins June 21st.
    For tickets and reservations: www.communitygardenclubofduxbury.org

  • Saturday, June 27 – The Midnight Ride Opening Reception

    In partnership with Embrace and Everyone250, the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is thrilled to announce the unveiling of artist Rixy’s newest work for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural following the Conservancy’s first-ever national open call for this site.

    Launched in November 2025, the Open Call invited artists to apply for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural commission for thematic interpretations in dialogue with the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Artists were asked to reflect on the past, present, and future of Boston via expansive and inclusive storytelling that engages with themes of belonging, democracy, and the spirit of revolution in the city and and beyond.

    Chosen unanimously by a panel of esteemed Boston artists, cultural leaders, and community members, Rixy’s proposal, entitled “The Midnight Ride,” responded to the call’s invitation with a fresh, inspirational and futuristic approach. Drawing upon elements of fantasy, creative worldbuilding, and a vibrant palette, Rixy’s proposal brings into dialogue parallel histories referenced in the title: the historic midnight ride undertaken by Paul Revere in 1776 and the lesser known, legendary midnight ride of a young woman named Sybil Ludington, who in 1777, is said to have ridden 44 miles through the night on horseback to alert U.S. troops of an impending attack from the British.

    On Sat Jun 27, a free and open to the public reception will take place, complete with food trucks, lawn games, drinks, and so much more. For complete information on times, the work and the artist, visit https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/rixy