The Judge’s Council of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts presents A Tiny Nation Blooms, an NGC Petite Design Specialty Show, at the Framingham Public Library, Main Branch, 49 Lexington Street in Framingham. The show is free and open to the public during library hours from June 12 – 21.
7th Annual Palace Theatres Garden Tour in Manchester, New Hampshire will take place Saturday, June 20.
Spend a delightful day on a self-guided, self-paced tour of both private and public gardens throughout Manchester.
Registration is from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Demers Garden Center in Manchester. The event is sponsored by Demers Garden Center, Eastern Bank, Jacques Flower Shop, New Hampshire Home, and the Manchester New Hampshire Garden Club. Buy tickets at https://palacetheatre.org/events/2026-garden-tour/
The Melrose Urban Garden Tour takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 10 – 1, but a pre-tour gathering will be held at Bowden Park from 8:30 – 11. There will be a plant sale, baked goods, live music, raffles, kids’ activities, tour maps, tickets to the tour, and more. The Melrose Urban Garden Tour showcases unique local gardens while supporting the Melrose Farmers’ Market and its SNAP Match Program. This self-guided tour highlights creative urban green spaces, from backyard retreats to container gardens. Proceeds benefit the SNAP Match program, doubling SNAP benefits at the market to provide fresh, local produce for families in need.
By joining the tour you’ll explore inspiring gardens while supporting food security in our community. Celebrate urban gardening and local food access with us. Buy tickets at https://melrosefarmersmarket.org/urban-garden-tour
Tour more than ten gardens on a self-guided tour of gardens throughout the Woodfords Corner Community: Back Cove, Deering Highlands, Oakdale, and Deering Center, on Saturday, June 13 from 1 – 4. A $20 donation is suggested, but pay what you can. Sponsored by the Friends of Woodfords Corner. Visit website for more information. https://woodfordscorner.org/garden-tour
At Hollister House in Washington, Connecticut on June 13, join award-winning cyanotype artist Madge Evers for an exciting, full-day cyanotype workshop celebrating the release of her new book, Printing with the Sun. Cyanotype is a camera-less photographic technique for creating stunning art prints in dreamy shades of blue. You begin by coating high grade paper with a light-sensitive solution. Madge will show you how to work with patterns, layering and composition to create two original botanical prints. You will also get to try the wet cyanotype process—a playful, unpredictable variation that transforms classic Prussian blue into a range of rich, organic tones. After a break for lunch, learn to apply the cyanotype process to textiles! Madge will guide you through preparing and coating fabric and printing your designs. You’ll finish with an original cyanotype on a cotton tote bag—a functional, wearable piece of art to take home along with all your prints.
The workshop fee includes all materials. Bring a bag lunch. Water and plenty of snacks are provided. Madge will be happy to sign copies of Printing with the Sun, available for purchase at the workshop. (Allow me to shout out my husband’s 1979 book, The Keepers of Light, a history and workbook of non-silver printing techniques, which sparked the renaissance in historical photographic processes.)
Madge Evers is a visual artist who uses alternative photography, mushroom spores, and painting to depict plants and imagined flora. Her work has been exhibited widely throughout the East Coast, and she has participated in artist residencies in New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Ireland. Evers lives and works in western Massachusetts and teaches workshops throughout the northeast.
HHG members $130, nonmembers $145. Register at https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/printing-with-the-sun-cyanotype-workshop-and-book-signing/
Luminosity is this year’s annual garden party at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum in New Bedford to raise mission-supporting funds. Guests will gather in the newly illuminated historic garden to enjoy performances, refreshment and the historic ambiance of the estate. As the sun sets, the gardens will begin to glow with newly installed landscape lighting, a recent improvement made to increase public access to the property. Sparkles, silver, and gold dress and accessories are encouraged. Your ticket fee includes a donation to the Museum, as well as performances, food and beverages. Proceeds from this event support the upkeep and accessibility of the RJD gardens.
Tickets are available to purchase online here or by calling the museum at (508) 997-1401. They are available in a three tiered pricing range – $85, $145, and $175. You are encouraged to purchase your ticket at the price that you are able to afford.
The Acton Garden Club will present an NGC Standard Flower Show on June 11 – 13 at the Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street in Acton. Hours are Thursday, June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM-8:00 PM
Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:30 AM-2:00 PM
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Free and open to the public.
As the light fades and day turns to evening, enjoy the company of friends and neighbors and see the beauty of the Hollister House Garden in a different light. This magnificent Berkshire garden is located at 300 Nettleton Hollow Road in Washington, Connecticut.
Come have a glass of wine in the barn. Then enjoy a walk in the garden where you will delight in the intimate outdoor spaces, bordered by dramatic hedges and overflowing with exuberant plantings. A perfect start to a summer weekend.
This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will enjoy wine in the barn!
RESERVE by visiting https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/evening-in-the-garden-2/ Pay at the door $25 per person (cash or check only).
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art will host its annual Art in Bloom event from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14. During this three-day event, the museum will showcase up to 15 floral sculptures created by area garden clubs, professional florists, and independent floral designers. Responding to works of art on view, each designer will present an arrangement made from organic matter including seed pods, driftwood, and other natural treasures. Art in Bloom is included in the price of museum admission. Held alongside Ogunquit’s BonAire festival, this vibrant weekend highlights local creativity with a floral-inspired makers market on Friday, a cyanotype workshop, and “Behind the Blooms” designer talks on Saturday and Sunday, and a lively floral market on Sunday to finish the event weekend!
Join us on Friday, June 12 at 5:30 pm at our annual Garden Party for a special toast to the incredible Carol Woodman and John Prendergast, who have designed and maintained OMAA’s beautiful gardens for the last 30 years. Free.
The Museum is located at 543 Shore Road in Ogunquit, Maine.
For more information email info@ogunquitmuseum.org or visit www.ogunquitmuseum.org.
Discover the joy of floral arranging in this Massachusetts Horticultural Society creative workshop led by Lorraine Walsh and Mary Lou Ashur of Artistry Floral, With backgrounds rooted in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and a passion for eco-conscious design, Lorraine and Mary Lou bring a wealth of experience and artistry to each session.
Each hands-on class explores floral design fundamentals—from developing structure and balance to working confidently with color, texture, and movement. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, create a meaningful handmade gift, or simply try something new, you’ll leave inspired—and with a beautiful seasonal arrangement to enjoy at home.
Lorraine and Mary Lou met in 2016 while working as floral associates at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where they designed art-inspired installations for galleries, restaurants, special events, and holiday displays. Today, through Artistry Floral, they create distinctive bouquets, tablescapes, and large-scale installations rooted in sustainability, seasonality, and high-quality blooms sourced from both local growers and global producers. Their work reflects a commitment to environmentally responsible practices and thoughtful, client-centered design.
All levels are welcome—beginners encouraged.
Class size is limited; registration closes one week prior to allow time for materials preparation.
Required: Please bring scissors and a bucket or box to carry home your arrangement. $55 for MHS members, $70 for non-members. Register at www.mhs.org
