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  • Friday – Sunday, October 24 – 26 – Boston Chapter of Ikebana International Show & Sale

    Ikebana (Japanese for “arranged flowers” or “living flowers”) has been practiced in Japan for centuries and is now practiced worldwide. Members of Boston Chapter #17 of Ikebana International participate in three of the many schools of Ikebana. The Ikenobo school is the oldest of the schools, dating back to the 1400s, and considers itself the origin of Ikebana. Ikenobo emphasizes the Rikka and Shoka styles, in both traditional and modern forms. The Ohara school, founded in the 1890s, emphasizes naturalistic arrangements and created the popular Moribana style. The Sogetsu school, founded in the 1920s, emphasizes personal expression through Free Style arranging.

    Members of Boston Chapter #17 of Ikebana International are pleased to display arrangements and give demonstrations representing these three schools of Ikebana at Tower Hill. Free with Admission to Tower Hill. Hours are Friday, October 24, 12 – 5, Saturday, October 25, 10 – 5, and Sunday, October 26, 10 – 4. For details on hours of special demonstrations and workshops, visit https://nebg.org/shows/

  • Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28 – New England Dahlia Society Show

    The New England Dahlia Society’s Annual Dahlia Show will again be hosted at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill on September 27 & 28. Free with admission to the Garden. For more information visit www.nebg.org.

    The charismatic dahlia, a dazzling plant with flowers that bloom in a vast array of colors, forms, and sizes, takes center stage at one of the most highly anticipated plant shows of the year. From dime-sized minion blooms to honeycomb-shaped balls and even giant dinnerplate dahlias, the spectacular variety in this flower family is sure to amaze visitors of all ages.

    This annual two-day event is coordinated by the New England Dahlia Society, a group of over 100 dahlia enthusiasts devoted to the study, growth, exhibition, and enjoyment of dahlias. For your viewing pleasure, Society growers from across New England will showcase artistic displays of their most unique and beautiful blooms. So, join us for a weekend of oohing and ahhing!

  • Friday, August 15 – Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm – Back to the Future, an NGC Standard Flower Show at the Marshfield Fair

    The South Shore District of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. and the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society present Back to the Future, an NGC Standard Flower Show, August 15 – 19 at Marshfield Fair Horticulture Hall, 140 Main Street in Marshfield. Arrangements will be inspired by Set Designers, Directors, Costume Designers, Leading Roles, Supporting Roles, and Cameos. To view the full schedule, click HERE. To visit the Marshfield Fair website, go to www.marshfieldfair.org

  • Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – The Grow Show

    Continuing a 54-year tradition of growing and showing at Berkshire Botanical Garden, the Grow Show is back! Floral designers and backyard gardeners are the celebrities at the Garden’s annual Grow Show on Aug. 9 – 10, where beautiful floral arrangements and the peak summer harvest are spotlighted in this upbeat, judged event featuring five design and nearly 80 horticulture classes on display in the Exhibition Hall. Details here.

    The Grow Show is free with Garden admission.

  • Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22 – The Newport Flower Show: A Floral Fair

    The 2025 Newport Flower Show, themed “A Floral Fair,” will shine at Rosecliff from June 20-22, 2025, celebrating two enchanting and vibrant themes. Inside the elegant rooms of Rosecliff, guests will be transported back to the Gilded Age, honoring the legacy of Theresa Fair Oelrichs, the mansion’s original owner. Exhibitors in Floral Design and Botanical Arts will draw inspiration from her 1913 fairy tale-themed dinner, creating captivating displays of imagination and elegance. Adding a fun twist, the first floor will also bloom with playful arrangements reminiscent of a cheerful summer county fair.

    The festivities continue outdoors on Rosecliff’s rear terrace and lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Here, the Horticulture Division and Garden Displays will bring the themes to life with competitions of delightful plants, vibrant cut flowers and inspiring displays crafted by skilled amateur gardeners and local garden clubs.

    After soaking in the floral splendor, don’t forget to visit the Marketplace for some well-deserved retail therapy! From the ever-popular Newport Mansions Stores to carefully selected vendors offering unique treasures, there’s something for everyone.

    Mark your calendar to join us this summer to celebrate creativity and the beauty of nature. Preservation Society members $35, nonmembers $45. Additionally, join the celebration on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 6 pm and step into the breathtaking interiors and garden displays at Rosecliff, transformed into a fragrant wonderland of blossoms and lush displays. Sip refreshing cocktails, savor delectable small bites and shop exclusive finds, all while mingling with fellow flower lovers. With live music, stunning floral designs and the magical summer ambiance of Newport in full bloom, this is the must-attend garden party of the season. $250 members, $275 nonmembers. Tickets available for both the Show and the Party at https://www.newportmansions.org/events/the-newport-flower-show-a-floral-fair/. Photo below from 2024 taken by Sandra Gilpatrick.

  • Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9 – The Vermont Flower Show: A Story of Gardening

    Join The Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association at the 2025 Vermont Flower Show at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont on March 7 – 9 as we celebrate and recreate gardening through the ages and discover how we as humans learn from the past as we cultivate our own gardens and plant for the future.  At this year’s show you will stroll through fields of tulips, experience an English Cottage Garden and Tea House Garden.   You will take a walk back in time through Medieval, Islamic and Victory gardens.  As we look toward spring and planning our own gardens, no matter how small or large, the 2025 Vermont Flower Show is sure to inspire your own style of gardening.  Tickets are available at https://vnlavt.org/vermont-flower-show/

  • Wednesday – Sunday, February 19 – 23 – Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

    Looking to get away from the snow (or rain, ice or fires?). Celebrate Spring Dreamin’ in Seattle with over 20 display gardens, more than 115 sessions and other learning activities, and thousands of treasures in the garden marketplace. The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is the best annual event to gather ideas and inspiration for beautiful living spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to dig in the dirt, there’s something for everyone! Each year, different Garden Creators from around the Pacific Northwest put their blood, sweat and tears into our stunning display gardens. These incredible works of art, constructed in under 72 hours on the show floor, are central to what makes the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival a world-renowned experience of garden design and innovation. Blooms & Bubbles is an exciting floral design workshop at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival. Every day at 2:30 PM, sip on a glass of champagne while creating a fabulous make-and-take project led by a local floral design expert. Special ticket ncludes show admission, all necessary workshop materials, a glass of champagne to sip on, and more. When you dig into the FREE seminars and demonstrations, you’ll be inspired to turn your garden dreams into reality. Whether you’re a novice gardener, or a well-seasoned veteran, expert Speakers show you how to create gracious outdoor living spaces and luscious, sustainable gardens perfect for your family.  There is much more. Explore at https://www.gardenshow.com/show-features

  • Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27 – Nantucket Daffodil Festival 2025

    The 2025 Daffodil Festival on Nantucket, April 24 – 27, includes art shows, a pet show, tours, exhibitions, contests, lectures, and, of course, the Garden Club’s annual Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show. There are activities for all ages, and faithful festival-goers dress up for the occasion and participate enthusiastically. In addition to the Antique Car Parade, window decorating contest, and the famous ‘Sconset Tailgate Picnic, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce organizes a Daffy Hat Contest, a Children’s Parade featuring decorated bikes, strollers, wagons, and other self-propelled vehicles, and a family picnic at Children’s Beach. The Pine Woods Morris Dancers perform throughout the day at various outdoor locations. For complete information and schedule visit https://daffodilfestival.com/. Make reservations now, since lodging can be tight at the last minute.

  • Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, & Sunday, November 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Show

    The Central North and Central South Districts of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts will be hosting a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill this fall. The show offers members of Garden Clubs in the New England Region and beyond an opportunity to exhibit floral designs, horticultural specimens, and educational exhibits with the intent to educate club members and the viewing public and stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design. The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts offers many opportunities for education in the gardening world, and the show provides insight into just some of the interests and talents nurtured by the state and individual clubs. Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, 10 – 5, and Sunday, November 3, 10 – 4, free with admission to the Garden. For more information visit https://nebg.org/shows/

  • Saturday, October 5, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, & Sunday, October 6, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – New England Carnivorous Plant Society Show & Sale

    The award-winning New England Carnivorous Plant Society (NECPS) returns to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill on October 5 and 6 to showcase a fascinating group of plants sure to captivate and amaze. Featured plants include pitcher plants from Malaysia with traps the size of softballs that are capable of eating lizards and mice. There will also be sundews from Australia ranging from the size of a dime to 12+ inches high and the ever-popular Venus Fly trap. For all native plant lovers, NECPS will also display carnivorous plants that grow locally in Massachusetts and throughout New England.

    Over 300 plants are scheduled to be on display and seminars will be offered on growing and feeding carnivorous plants. Visit the Venus Fly Trap feeding station where you can observe up close how these plants devour insects. Plants and growing accessories will be available for purchase for both novice and experienced growers from carnivorous plant vendors and the NECPS. Society members will be present both days to explain how the plants feed, what they eat, where they live, and how they can be grown and enjoyed at home.

    Saturday, October 5, 2024
    Show & Sale: 10am-5pm (while supplies last)
    Presentations: 11am-4pm
    Workshop: Bog Building | 11am-12pm ($ – pre-registration required)
    Workshop: Bog Building | 2-3pm ($ – pre-registration required)

    Sunday, October 6, 2024
    Show & Sale: 10am-4pm (while supplies last)
    Presentations: 11am-3pm
    Workshop: Bog Building | 11am-12pm ($ – pre-registration required)
    Workshop: Bog Building | 2-3pm ($ – pre-registration required)