Boston Flora

Category: New Hampshire

  • 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

  • Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Red, White, and Bloom Garden Tour

    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/

  • Saturday, January 3 or Saturday, February 14, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Introduction to Drop Spinning Workshop

    Discover the art of turning fiber into yarn in this one-day beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Using a simple tool called a drop spindle, participants will learn the foundational techniques of hand spinning and gain an understanding of how fibers twist and form thread.

    Guided by a Museum Instructor, you’ll practice drafting and spinning and explore how to control thickness and twist. By the end of the session, you’ll take home both your drop spindle and the yarn you’ve spun.

    The Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop is designed for ages 16 and older and is suitable for beginners. Limited to 8 participants. Members $55; Nonmembers $65. Two dates are available – January 3 and February 14. Register at https://www.strawberybanke.org/adult-education

  • Fridays & Saturdays, December 5 – 20, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm, and Sundays, December 7 – 21, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Strawbery Banke Candlelight Strolls

    Every year since 1979, Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke has captured 350 years of seasonal and holiday traditions against the backdrop of the museum’s historic houses. Wander the Museum grounds under the glow of candle boxes and string lights, visiting furnished historic homes from 1795 through the 1950s, each adorned with greens and dried flowers from the Museum’s heirloom gardens. Inside, costumed roleplayers portray neighborhood families, sharing stories, customs, and seasonal traditions.

    Tour exhibit houses highlight Portsmouth’s maritime heritage, traditional trades, and more, offering context to life in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. Outside, carolers, fife-and-drummers, and other musicians fill the air with seasonal melodies, while wandering historical reenactors bring figures from the past to life across the grounds.

    Twice each evening, Ice Dance International’s Currier & Ives Vintage Christmas Skaters take the ice for special performances that capture the spirit of the season (weather dependent). Visitors can warm up at the Cider Shed with a cup of cider, then explore the Grove of Sponsored Holiday Trees, where you can vote for your favorite.

    Parking is NOT available on-site; the small onsite parking lot is reserved for handicapped accessible needs first-come, first-served.

    This year there will also be a Daytime Stroll on December 14 from 2 – 4.

    For more information and to reserve tickets visit www.strawberybanke.org

  • Saturday, September 6, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Rattlesnake Mountain Walk

    The New England Botanical Society is leading a walk on September 6 to Rattlesnake Mountain in Rumney, New Hampshire. The leader is Scott Bailey, retired US Forest Service ecologist. Rattlesnake Mountain is part of the White Mountain National Forest. There are cliffs of multiple lithologies, talus, and rich northern woodlands. The site is likely the northernmost station for white oak in the Merrimack watershed and contains good diversity of ferns, including Dryopteris fragrans. The trip will cover a moderate distance. Some areas may be challenging with steep and rocky sections. Register HERE. Free.

  • Sunday, August 17, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Surry Mountain Sunday Stroll

    Join New England Botanical Society and Monadnock Bird and Nature Club on August 17 from 9 – noon as we explore a diverse array of upland and floodplain natural communities, then take a dip at Surry Mountain Lake. The walk will be led by Nate Marchessault, ecologist, and Karro Frost, Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Conservation Planning Biologist. We’ll begin along a riparian area rich with musclewood, and the rest of the trip will be through upland areas of varying levels of enrichment, from hemlock forest to rich forests with abundant basswood and hickory. The trip will be an out-and-back with a slight amount of elevation increase and a maximum of three miles of walking, with optional off-trail excursions. Terrain is easy to moderate.

    This is a free event and is open to members and non-members. Register at this LINK

    Monadnock Bird and NATURE Club

  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays Now Through September 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Guided Garden Tours at Strawbery Banke Museum

    Visitors to Portsmouth, New Hampshire have the opportunity to learn about historic gardens at Strawbery Bank. Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Gain insights into traditional gardening techniques and how they have evolved, blending seamlessly with modern practices to ensure the gardens’ continued vitality and their ability to share the stories of the people who lived within them. The tours will take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays now through September 26 from 11 – noon, except for June 19, July 4, and September 1 & 4.

    You must have a general museum admission ticket to take the guided garden tour. https://www.strawberybanke.org/guided-garden-tours

  • Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens & Baby Animals

    Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on the weekend of May 10 and 11 with heritage-breed baby animals, heirloom gardens, and live demonstrations like oxen at work, sheep shearing, and a honey extraction. Discover the connection between animals, horticulture, and New England’s history, plus enjoy hands-on activities and take home a piece of history from the plant sale! For more information visit https://www.strawberybanke.org/events-collection

  • Saturday, March 22, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Garden Basket Workshop for Adults

    Join Strawbery Banke’s friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch. This March 22 session is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket, and conclude by taking your finished basket home. This workshop is limited to ten participants. Strawbery Banke is located at 14 Hancock Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

    Members $55; Nonmembers $65. https://www.strawberybanke.org/adult-education

  • Friday, June 14, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, & Saturday, June 15, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Pocket Gardens of Portsmouth Annual Tour – Save The Date

    The Pocket Gardens of Portsmouth will be held June 14 and 15, 2025, so mark your calendars. Tickets will be available in April at www.portsmouthnhtickets.com. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/PortsmouthPocketGardenTour