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  • Thursdays, June 18 & 25, July 23 & 31, August 13 & 22, September 12, and October 18 – Farm-to-Table Dinners & Gatherings at Cider Hill Farm

    Gather at the table, slow down, and savor the season. Cider Hill Farm’s 21+ farm events celebrate fresh flavors, local makers, and the beauty of the land – featuring farm-to-table dinners, curated hard cider experiences, and evenings designed to be enjoyed at a relaxed, unhurried pace. Set against the backdrop of our working farm, each event invites you to connect with food, drink, and community in a truly memorable way.

    Themes include Fire & Berries, Spring, Blue & White, Flower Cutting, Peach Fête, Corn Crawl, Apples & Cider, and Cider & Bites. Complete details may be found at https://www.ciderhill.com/farm-events/farm-to-table

  • Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21 – The 30th Newport Flower Show: Pearls of Newport

    “Pearls of Newport” is the perfect theme for the 30th anniversary Newport Flower Show, taking place June 19–21, 2026, at Rosecliff. This milestone event will feature exquisite floral exhibits inspired by the rare beauty and hidden treasures of the City-by-the-Sea. Just as pearls symbolize elegance and sophistication, the show will spotlight stunning floral designs, botanical arts and horticulture displays that reflect Newport’s rich heritage and refined charm. The theme will also connect naturally to the city’s coastal identity and maritime history.

    In a graceful nod to the Gilded Age, when fashionable Newport women often wore pearls as a symbol of refinement and status, the show will blend historic elegance with modern creativity.

    “Pearls of Newport” promises a celebration of floral excellence wrapped in coastal beauty and timeless style.

    Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets to the Flower Show Opening Night Party on Friday, June 19, at 6 pm – the kickoff to Newport’s summer season! Tickets available now at NewportMansions.org

  • Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, & Sunday, May 10, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Spring Market at Wright-Locke Farm

    Wright-Locke Farm’s seedlings are stretching up closer to the sun every day in our greenhouse. They’re getting ready for you to take home and plant in your garden! This year, the Spring Market will be a seedling sale and Art Fair featuring the work of local artisans. You can stop by and grab some plants or flowers for Mom, and browse amazing crafts and artwork as well! Hours are 9 – 2 on Saturday, May 9 and 10 – 1 on Sunday, Mother’s Day. Visit the website at https://wlfarm.org/seedling-sale/ to preorder plants for pickup on Friday, May 8 if you wish.

  • Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26 – Fiber Witch Festival: Song of the Sea

    Come to the Salem Fiber Witch Festival hosted by practicing witches in historic downtown Salem, Massachusetts, aka the Witch City.

    The main event is the Fiber Witch Market. Our Fiber Witch Market is hosted at Old Town Hall, which you may recognize from the beloved 90s movie, Hocus Pocus, and features indie yarn, farm yarn, arts, and handmade goods with a witchy vibe.

    The festival also includes exclusive tours around Salem, an exclusive party at the Hotel Salem, workshops, and more!

    Inclusivity note: Masks will be required at the Fiber Witch Market between 11 am and noon for all vendors, volunteers and attendees to allow immunocompromised folks to participate. For complete information visit https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/

  • Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Sakonnet Plant Fair

    The Fifth Annual Sakonnet Plant Fair will take place on Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at 3 Meeting House Lane in Little Compton, Rhode Island. This event is a benefit for the Little Compton Village Improvement Society, and over 35 vendors and specialty growers are expected to attend. There will be coffee, music, food, book signings, and the opportunity to purchase annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants, vegetables, trees, bulbs, and tropicals. For more information visit https://www.sakonnetgarden.net/

  • Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm – Night Magic Brunch

    Join Grow Native Massachusetts on Sunday, April 26th for a special fundraiser! Brunch at 10 followed by booksigning and discussion with the author at noon. Books will be available for purchase from @thelittlebeebookshop and New York Times best-selling author @leighannhenion will be there to sign copies of her stunning book before we begin our discussion. We are thrilled to be hosted once again by @bull_run_restaurant. Their brunch buffet is a DREAM! Everything is included in your ticket, register today at https://grownativemass.org and https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com

    Grow Native Massachusetts is delighted to host a conversation with New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion, discussing her book Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark (2024), a glorious celebration of the night that invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit.

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  • Tuesday, May 12 – Saturday, May 30 – City Natives 2026 Spring Plant Sale

    The Trustees website for pre-ordering native plants, veggie starts, straw, and garden supplies from the Spring Plant Sale is now open. Visit https://shopthetrustees.org/pages/city-natives-plant-sale. Online pre-order pickup dates are Tuesday, May 12, Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 16 from 9 – 3. In-person shopping begins Friday, May 22 and continues on Saturday, May 23, Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, also from 9 – 3, at the City Natives Nursery, 30 Edgewater Drive in Mattapan.

  • Wednesday & Thursday, June 17 & 18 – Flower Expo Massachusetts 2026 – Save the Date

    he Northeast’s Premier B2B Industry Trade Show, where Brands Meet Buyers, takes place June 17 and 18 at Three County Fair, 54 Fair Street in Northampton.

    Flower Expo Massachusetts is the Northeast’s premier industry trade show, bringing together plant-touching brands and dispensary buyers from around the Commonwealth. If you are a prospective exhibitor, dispensary decision-maker, budtender, or media representative, please visit https://theflowerexpo.com/massachusetts/. If you plan to attend, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flower-expo-massachusetts-2026-tickets-1778183106539 for tickets.

  • Friday, February 6 – Sunday, March 1, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Orchid Adventure

    This immersive experience returns to Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest Pavilion, spotlighting stunning orchids from habitats around the world, .

    Cabinets of Curiosity
    Take a trip back in time to the Victorian Era, where early nature enthusiasts displayed plants, shells, feathers, fossils, and other wonders in curiosity cabinets. Uniting rare orchids, repurposed furniture, fascinating biofacts and vibrant plant life, Orchid Adventure blends conservation history with a gorgeous visual aesthetic.

    Orchids & Animals
    Orchid species from the animals’ native regions will be displayed alongside their habitats—highlighting the role of biodiversity in healthy ecosystems. Look for Asian orchids near Jye the clouded leopard, African species near lemurs, pygmy hippos, and gorillas, and Central American orchids alongside the tapir, giant anteater, and cotton-top tamarins.

    Tours, Take-Home & Hands-On Fun
    Explore this botanical wonderland with guided orchid tours, scavenger hunt, and hands-on orchid mounting workshops led by our Horticulture team. Want to take one home? Don’t miss the orchid sale on Sunday, March 8.

    For ticket information and details visit https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/orchid-adventure/

  • Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28 – 2026 Galanthus Gala

    Save the date! David Culp’s world famous Galanthus Gala, featuring three superb lectures and a wide variety of vendors selling an incredible array of plants. Visit http://brandywine-cottage.square.site/ to register. Tickets are on sale now. The event takes place at the Friends Meeting House, 800 East Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, but there is a virtual happy hour and lecture on February 27 and a virtual live auction and talk on February 28 with David Culp himself.