Mahoney’s Garden Center in Winchester will host a live broadcast of Paul Parent’s Gardening Advice show on Sunday, June 7 at Mahoney’s Garden Center in Winchester, Massachusetts. Paul Parent has been on the radio providing gardening advice to listeners in New England for the last twenty years. Paul’s expert gardening advice is now heard on stations all over the country with one half million listeners. The Live Broadcast is from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the Q & A will be from 10 a.m. – noon. Seating is limited so please sign up early to reserve your seat. Log on to www.mahoneysgarden.com for more information and to register. The same event will take place in Falmouth on Sunday, June 28, from 6 a.m. to noon.
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Friday, May 29, 6:45 a.m. – Bike Friday
Join a safe, guided bicycle convoy with police escorts! Led by experienced cyclists and escorted by Boston Police, convoys follow a fixed schedule and route and originate at locations throughout metro-Boston. All convoys finish at City Hall Plaza Boston, where free breakfast, bike expo and music await you! To sign up go to www.bikefridays.kintera.org. Registration is free!
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Friday, May 29, 1 pm – Mayfest
On Friday, May 29, The Learning Project Elementary School will present its annual Mayfest celebration on the steps of Trinity Church facing Copley Square. The festivities begin at one o’clock with a program of singing by Learning Project students, grades K-6. The highlight of the performance is the weaving of the traditional Maypole by the sixth graders. Former Garden Club of the Back Bay co-President Margaret Pokorny built the Maypole for the Learning Project, and the program is a delight for all ages. In the event the construction currently underway in front of Trinity Church is not completed by May 29, the program will be moved to the amphitheater in front of First Church, Boston, on the corner of Marlborough and Berkeley Streets, and the Maypole will be danced at the Clarendon Street Playground. The public is encouraged to attend. Log on to www.learningproject.org, or call 617-266-8427 for more information.
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Friday, May 22, 11 – 6 – Copley Square Farmers’ Market
The Boston Farmers Market Season kicked off this week with the opening of the Copley Square Farmers’ Market. This market will be in the park from 11 am to 6 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays from now until November 24th. Mass Farmers Markets were recently selected as a “Local Hero” in the category of non-profit organizations, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the local foods movement in greater Boston. For more information, log on to www.massfarmersmarkets.org.
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Saturday, June 6, 8 – 10 a.m. – Graffiti NABBers’ Spring Cleaning
On June 6, the Graffiti NABBers plan a major cleaning of Newbury and Boylston Streets to remove the winter visual clutter. If many participate, we can accomplish this goal in a couple of hours. If you need training, we’ll teach you our simple techniques. We’ll provide the materials. Rain Date: Sunday, June 7.
Meet outside the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Office at 337 Newbury Street, between Hereford and Massachusetts Avenue. This cleaning is badly needed and will make a huge difference! This is fun and worthwhile! Meet your neighbors and make a difference! If you plan to participate, or for more information, please contact anneswanson@verizon.net. -
Saturday, May 30, 11-2 – Clarendon Street Playground Family Fun Day
Come to the Clarendon Street Playground on the corner of Clarendon and Commonwealth Avenue on Saturday, May 30. There will be food, drinks, games, balloons, entertainment, prizes, and fun for all. The playground is in need of new toys – please bring a new, fun, weatherproof toy to leave that day. Suggestions include sand shovels and pails, soft balls and bats, trucks, and push/riding toys. To make the day a success, the Playground Committee of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay needs volunteers. Contact playground@nabbonline.com, or call NABB at 617-247-3961.
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Monday, May 11, 10:00 a.m., The College Club, 44 Commonwealth Avenue – Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Past and Present
The Garden Club of the Back Bay is pleased to present John W. Trexler, Executive Director of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, who has taken time from his very busy schedule to speak to our Club about Tower Hill Botanic Garden.
John, a plant and garden expert, has contributed to the world of horticulture in many ways. His primary accomplishment is the creation and development of Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, the home of the Worcester County Horticulture Society. In addition, he has founded and led several Plant and Garden Societies and is an active member of many other plant related groups. He inspires donors, volunteers, and staff to help complete his vision. His drive for perfection has created a world class garden in just 25 years. The garden is not only a show piece but a rich educational environment. John is a founding member of the Garden Conservancy and is on their Steering Committee. He worked with Frank Cabot in 1989 to create this National nonprofit organization which preserves exceptional American gardens for public education and enjoyment. He began his career in New Jersey at Skyland Manor State Park as assistant horticulturist. When he left New Jersey for Worcester less than ten years later, he had convinced the Governor of NJ to designate Skylands as the State Botanic Garden and he had served as president of the Skylands Association.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden has been created under John Trexlers guidance from the beginning. He was instrumental in every phase of its conception and development. Environmentally sensitive planning of Tower Hill is exemplified by the Wildlife Pond which collects the run off from the buildings and naturally purifies it and at the same time feeds and shelters wildlife with native plants.
At the Annual Meeting in Houston this May the National Garden Clubs, Inc. will bestow the Award of Excellence to John Trexler for his outstanding contributions in horticulture: the establishment of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a world class garden, for his service to the plant societies and gardening organizations, and for his work to preserve and enhance the environment. Mr. Trexler embodies Excellence through his skill in horticulture and creation of exceptional gardens, and perhaps more important, in his leadership and enthusiasm in developing environments where everyone can share and learn these skills.
An optional lunch will follow the meeting ($19 per person). To reserve, contact The Garden Club of the Back Bay at info@bostonflora.com.
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Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, May 31 – Open House, A Standard Flower Show
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and The Massachusetts Horticultural Society present Open House, A Standard Flower Show, at The Manor House & The Educational Building, Elm Bank Horticultural Center, Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482. Hours are Saturday, 10 – 4, and Sunday, 11 – 4. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Garden Club of the Back Bay Member Donna Morrissey is Co-Chairman of the Flower Show Committee, so we hope all our members will try to attend. Open House is the second joint venture in what may become a biennial tradition at Elm Bank, home of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Each organization is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection in horticulture and design. Inspired by the surroundings at Elm Bank and mindful of the elements and principles of design, the aim of this show is to complement the Georgian House. For directions and more information, log on to www.masshort.org. or www.gcfm.org.
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Sunday, May 10, 10 – 4 – Lilac Sunday
Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. On Lilac Sunday, garden enthusiasts from all over New England gather at the Arboretum to picnic, watch Morris dancing, and tour the lilac collection. On the day of the event, which takes place rain or shine, the Arboretum is open as usual from dawn to dusk. Refreshments are available for purchase from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Street parking along the Arboretum perimeter is limited and visitors are advised to take public transportation. Some parking spaces outside the gates will be designated for special-needs visitors. No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed within the gates during the event. A limited number of wheelchairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; wheelchairs may not be reserved in advance. Please inquire at the front desk of the Hunnewell Building or at the information tents inside the Forest Hills Gate and Center Street Gate if you or someone in your party requires a wheelchair. Log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu/plants/lilac_sunday.html for more information.
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Friday, May 1, 1:30 – 4:30 pm – Memorial Service for Esther Gaum
The life of the late Esther Gaum, a member of The Garden Club of the Back Bay for over forty years, will be celebrated on Friday, May 1, at The College Club of Boston, 44 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. Esther, who passed away peacefully at her home on October 9, 2008, was a member of The College Club, The Merry Matrons, and was a talented craftswoman. A brief memorial service at 1:30 will be followed by tea and refreshments. By Invitation Only.