The Massachusetts Horticultural Society has announced the extension of “Blooms” to three Simon Malls venues, Copley Place, The Mall at Chestnut Hill, and the Atrium Mall, where the public is welcome to experience a variety of landscape and garden exhibits in common areas throughout the malls. Free and open to the public during regular mall hours. For more information, log on to www.masshort.org.
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Thursday, February 26, 7 pm – Flower & Patio Show Preview Night
Come to the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts for the Flower & Patio Show Charity and Preview Night. Some items to be auctioned include a rain water harvesting system, a 400 square foot patio, a pondless waterfall, irrigation system, plus cruises, tickets to sporting events, and gift certificates. All proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes and the Sterling Community Park. Live and Silent Auction begins at 7 pm. Tickets $20. Call 978-422-0071 to order tickets, or log on to www.sterlinggreenery.com/Events for charity.html
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Sunday, February 15, 9 am – 4 pm- “Love in Bloom” Orchid Show
The New Hampshire Orchid Society’s 18th Annual Orchid Show will be open Sunday, February 15, at the Radisson Hotel, Nashua, New Hampshire, just off US Route 3 at Exit 1. Exhibits, Workshops and Sales. Adults $10, Seniors $6, 12 and under free. For more information log on to www.nhorchids.org/show2009
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Sunday, February 15, 1 – 2:30 pm – Winter Tree Ramble
Meet Joseph Wheelwright and enjoy a tour of his spirited Tree Figures. Set amid the winter landscape of the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Massachusetts, discover the intermingling of nature and art. Joe’s tour will end with a discussion about his career and new book. Free to members of Fruitlands Museum, $10 general public. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA. For more information or directions, call 978-456-3924, or log on to www.fruitlands.org.
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February Discount – Historic New England
Receive a $5 discount at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham, Massachusetts when you purchase a Garden and Landscape membership at the greenhouses during the month of February. The greenhouses are open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 – 4:00 (7:00 pm on Thursdays). For more information, call 781-891-4882, ext. 244.
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Friday, February 27 – Windowsill Herb Gardening Workshop
Register for the Windowsill Herb Gardening Workshop at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, Massachusetts. The workshop runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Garden and Landscape members of Historic New England will propogate herbs to be grown at home. Growing culinary, medicinal, and ornamental herbs is not difficult once you master a few important techniques. The workshop is followed by a tour of the Historic Lyman Estate Greenhouses and includes lunch. Admission is $25. Call 617-227-3957, ext. 264 to register and become a Garden and Landscape member.
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Thursday, February 26, 6:30 pm – Green Birding
Learn about the efforts local birders are making to reduce their “Environmental Footprint†when birding. We will cover several topics including “Green Birdscaping†for birds, “Green Birdfeedersâ€, and “Green Birding.†If there is interest, and weather permitting, we may step outside to listen for the first American woodcocks of spring. Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center
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Thursday, February 12 – Darwin at 200: Rethinking the Revolution
The Harvard Museum of Natural History hosts a lecture by Janet Browne at 6:00 pm in the Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street. On February 12, cities and universities around the world celebrate “Darwin Day.” But what is being celebrated, the achievements of a single individual or the acceptance of his controversial theory of evolution? Ms. Browne is Aramont Professor of the History of Science, and will explore Charles Darwin’s cultural significance and what he has come to represent over time: the idea of scientific progress. Free and open to the public. For additional events, log on to www.hmnh.harvard.edu/lectures-classes-events/darwinyear.html.
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Touched By a Stranger Video
New member Mary Louise Mesquita forwarded the link to this beautiful YouTube video – turn on your sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvI90EKY8lg&feature=dir
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Saturday, February 7 – Winter Tree Observations
10:00 – 2:30 pm at the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens. Winter is a great time to identify trees based on their overall structure and twig and bud characteristics. Close observation can also reveal clues to the adaptive strategies of various tree species. You will begin indoors at the Botanic Garden’s Visitor Center, discovering family and genus similarities and examining indicators of the growth cycles of deciduous trees. After lunch Carol Govan will lead you through the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens to identify trees, observing both large- and small-scale details. Bring a lunch and hand lens and dress for cold weather. $50 members of Arnold Arboretum or Wellesley Friends of Horticulture, $65 non member. For details call 781-283-3094, x. 4.