Boston Flora

Category: Cape Cod & Islands

  • Friday, June 25, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Bocce & BBQ

    Whether you’re playing or picnicking, summer is the time of year to be outside. Join Heritage Museums & Gardens for both at the Bocce & BBQ fundraising event on Friday, June 25. Pitch and pit will play center stage as teams of two or four compete in an evening of friendly tournament-style competition, while guests cheer them on and enjoy delicious BBQ.

    The winner of the tournament wins free registration to our Bocce & Bellinis on Saturday, August 7, 2021 where teams will compete for our top prize!

    Love your BBQ with a side of competition? Sign up to play!

    Team of 2 – $160

    Team of 4 – $320

    Includes minimum of 3 games, BBQ and an adult beverage ticket for guests 21+ (alcoholic drinks available for purchase)

    Skilled at the art of cheering while enjoying BBQ? This ticket is for you. $70 and include BBQ, non-alcoholic drinks, and an adult beverage ticket for participants 21+ (alcoholic drinks also available for purchase) Youth Ticket (16 and under) $30 and include BBQ and non-alcoholic drinks. Register at www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

    Proceeds from this fundraiser support the exhibits and educational programming at Heritage.

    Following state mandates, this event requires an RSVP. Masks must be worn at all times unless drinking or eating. Event is subject to change or cancellation pending state guidelines.

    Contact Greg Wobst with questions, 774-205-2742

  • Saturday, June 26, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Digging Deeper: A Small Space with a Big Feel

    Join The Garden Conservancy and George and Marcia Chapman for a walk through their remarkable 37-year-old, half-acre garden on Cape Cod, in East Falmouth, on June 26 at 10:30 am. Moving purposefully through the space, these horticultural experts and generous teachers will share the specific techniques used—layering, vistas, winding paths, and obscured property lines—to create a garden with an engaging array of features that feels much larger than its actual size. Along the way there will be discussion of the hundreds of varieties of plants these collectors use with finesse. Regardless of the scale of your garden and the depth of your experience, be prepared to be inspired and take away practical ideas you can apply elsewhere. The Chapmans have worked in professional horticulture for more than 45 years, directing three retail garden centers and growing plants on fifteen acres and in three acres of greenhouses. Their garden has been featured in Cape Cod Home and Fine Gardening magazines.

    Registration 
    $30 Garden Conservancy members
    $40 General admission

    For more information, please contact the Garden Conservancy by telephone 845.424.6500, M-F, 9-5 Eastern, or email events@gardenconservancy.org.   

  • Friday, June 18 – Sunday, June 20 – Blooming Art 2021

    Blooming Art is Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club’s exciting show that pairs the artwork of Vineyard artists with floral designs inspired by those works, created by Garden Club members.  Happy news is that Blooming Art is returning to the Old Mill this year… A little different from past years, but happening nonetheless.  In past years, we began the Blooming Art event with an ‘Opening Night Cocktail Celebration’, but due to the uncertainty of Covid, we have chosen to not have the opening night event be a part of Blooming Art this year.  Instead, this lovely celebration of art and flowers will begin on Friday, and will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.  No pre-registration is necessary, an admission fee of $10.00 will be taken at the door. This event will be Covid compliant, based on the State and town regulations in place at the time of the Show.  

    This year we have 34 artists presenting their work and have paired the art with 34 of our Garden Club members that will be doing the floral designs for the show.  All of the art work will be for sale with the Club receiving a percentage of the sales. We are planning an in-person demonstration for floral designers in May, so for exact dates and times that are available, please email Anda Woodward at andawoodward@gmail.com. For more information visit https://www.marthasvineyardgardenclub.org/

  • Friday, June 18, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Hydrangea Propagation, Online

    Mal Condon, Heritage Museums & Garden’s Curator of Hydrangeas, will share the details of plant propagation techniques developed specifically for the home garden. Propagation is a pleasurable pursuit and a most enjoyable way of making more plants – for your own garden and to share with gardener friends. While hydrangeas will be the main focus of this demonstration, these practices can be applied to many other woody ornamental plants. Participants will be introduced to the needed components and shown step-by-step instructions to prepare and “strike” their own cuttings at home. Details on “next step” nurturing to transition your rooted cuttings into well-rooted plants will also be presented.

    The live webinar on June 18 from 10:30 – noon will include time for questions, as well as a PDF of the slides for your reference. All program registrants will receive a link to the video recording, available for 48 hours after the event. Advance registration is required. Don’t miss this important “how-to” workshop – register today! $17 for Heritage Gardens members, $27 for nonmembers. Visit www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

  • Wednesday, June 16, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – From Nursery to Nurse Log: 30 Years of Growing and Caring for Trees in the Northeast, Online

    Chris Roddick, certified arborist and Foreman of Grounds at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, became a lifelong learner of everything arboreal after a Scott Arboretum workshop given by a “weird old plant guy,” renowned plantsman Michael Dirr. Pulling from his 30 plus years of experience in arboriculture — shopping at nurseries, planting, pruning, and caring for veteran trees — Chris will share what he has learned by looking in-depth at a dozen tree species and discussing his successes and failures, while telling a few stories along the way. This Zoom presentation will take place June 16 at 5:30, and is sponsored by The Polly Hill Arboretum, Bartlett Tree Experts and the Dukes Conservation District. $10; FREE for PHA members. Proceeds benefit Polly Hill Arboretum and help make it possible for us to hold future affordable and free educational programs for our community. Thank you for your support! Register here: bit.ly/Chris-Roddick-Webinar

  • Tuesday, June 15, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Garden Bed Maintenance

    Need a little help with your garden beds? Join Polly Hill Arboretum Grounds Manager/Arborist Ian Jochems to learn how we maintain our garden beds at different times of the year. Ian will demonstrate how we cut bed edges, different weeding strategies, and how we make and use a variety of mulches. We will also cover some basic tool uses and plant maintenance. There will be a chance to try out tools and ask questions.

    This class will be held in person on June 15 at 1 pm at the Arboretum, 795 State Road in West Tisbury. Class sizes are limited to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and allow for social distancing. Registration is required. $15 for PHA members, $30 for nonmembers.

    Sign up here: bit.ly/Garden-Bed-Maintenance

  • Tuesday, June 8, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Rhododendrons Walk & Talk

    Join PHA Grounds Manager/Arborist Ian Jochems on June 8 at 2 pm for a Looking Together tour with a focus on beautiful Rhododendron blooms! On this tour, Ian will highlight colorful Rhododendron blooms around the Arboretum. He’ll share tips on growing Rhododendron and stories of some of Polly Hill’s favorites.  Looking Together tours run the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, May through September, 2-3pm. Tour sizes are limited to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and allow for social distancing. Registration is required. Tours are free with $5 admission/free for members.

    Learn more about the Arboretum and its plant collections on guided walks led by knowledgeable staff and docents. These specialized tours are designed to offer an in-depth experience, each focusing on a different aspect of the Arboretum. Meet at the Visitor Center.

    Sign up: http://bit.ly/PHA-Special-Tours

  • Holiday Gift Idea: The Henry Whiting Map of 1850

    For those of you with ties to Martha’s Vineyard, the Polly Hill Arboretum is offering a reproduction of the Henry Whiting Map of 1850, suitable for framing.

    In 1850 Henry Whiting, a distinguished topographer and co-founder of the MV Agricultural Society, created a detailed map of the Vineyard. A new version of this historic map was developed by Dr. David Foster and associates at Harvard Forest and is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Polly Hill Arboretum research fund. Informative brochure included. (22 x 32 unframed). For more information about the map, visit https://mvlandandsea.com/maps

    $50 (+$5.99 shipping and handling if mailed from PHA). Sales tax applies. Call to order: 508-693-9426. 

  • Christmas Stroll Updates

    With community safety as its top priority, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce has postponed the 47th Annual Christmas Stroll until 2021. There will be no organized Christmas Stroll for 2020. In its place, Nantucket Noel, a shop local initiative, will run from 27 November through 31 December 2020, allowing Nantucket’s residents to safely enjoy the magic of the season virtually, while still supporting local businesses for their holiday shopping.

    Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude, December 3 – 13, will be primarily virtual, with tree lighting, caroling, Santa’s arrival, but the town will be decorated as always and there will be a special Outdoor Christmas Market. Updated 2020 Modified Schedule on the Official Kennebunkport Business Association Website

    Chatham’s Christmas by the Sea Stroll 2020 was scheduled to be held Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13. While Chatham is unable to host this year, they invite you to visit throughout the entire season. Smaller events, sales and promotions may be viewed at https://chathammerchants.com/christmasbythesea

    Other locations which traditionally host holiday strolls have either cancelled or have not yet announced plans, but I think we can safely assume most towns will be cautious. Tree lighting ceremonies in the Boston Parks are still on the calendar, but we will update as we learn more. Visit https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/christmas-tree-lighting-ceremonies.html

  • Tuesday, December 1, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Holiday Boxwood Trees

    It’s time to pull out the holiday greenery. Highfield Hall and Gardens will sponsor a workshop on Decmeber 1 from 5:30 – 8:30 on Holiday Boxwood Trees. Learn how to make this festive classic Christmas tree design using fresh boxwood branches with mini lights, ornaments and ribbon, with a tree topper. Your tree will last throughout the holidays. All materials are provided, but you are asked to bring a box to carry your tree home, a small pair of hand clippers, and of course, a mask. You’ll be able to select your decorations at the class. The workshop is taught by Anna Holmes. Please register EARLY! This popular class fills quickly & space is limited. $50 for Highfield Hall members, $60 for nonmembers. Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth.

    Register on-line today or call, 508-495-1878, ext. 2.