Join Charles River Watershed Association’s Young Professionals Board for a beautiful evening at Night Shift Brewing’s Lovejoy Wharf on the Boston Harbor to celebrate and support Charles River Watershed Association’s ongoing work to deliver a clean, resilient Charles River for all. The event takes place Thursday, July 30, from 6 – 9.
Join fellow young professionals, river enthusiasts, and environmental advocates to mingle, enjoy some brews and views, and learn more about CRWA’s work to restore the Charles River and its watershed.
Join farmer, chef and educator Tracy Hayhurst for this farm-to-table event on Sundays July 26, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each week through September 20, participants will harvest from the BBG vegetable garden, then head into the kitchen with Hayhurst to make a multiple-course meal. On July 26, going way beyond lettuce, we’ll harvest veggies from the garden to create salads that can be served as stand-out appetizers or sides or take center stage as hearty main courses.
Tracy Hayhurst began her culinary training in the late 1990s, attending Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. In 2002, she co-founded Chubby Bunny Farm in Falls Village, Conn. In 2015, she returned to the kitchen in her dual role as chef and community outreach director at Plantin’ Seeds, connecting farmers and the community through meals that highlighted the best of the season. Her passion for sharing both farming and cooking has led her to Husky Meadows Farm, first as farm manager and now as culinary director for Husky Meadows’ Seed and Spoon Culinary Farm Stay programming. Sign up for the whole series (https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/farm-table-lunch-series-tracy-hayhurst) or for the individual session at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/farm-table-lunch-series-tracy-hayhurst-july-26 (members $90, nonmembers $110). Image below from Carlsbad Cravings – https://carlsbadcravings.com/garden-salad/
Over the course of mid- to late summer, The Native Plant Trust will examine a wide variety of native plants for gardens and discuss each plant’s cultural and habitat needs as well as its importance to wildlife. We will address and provide tips for growing 80 species. You will learn to identify native plants in the New England gardening palette, become familiar with each plant’s appropriate use, and study each plant’s role in the ecosystem in terms of attracting pollinators and other wildlife. The classes, with Ellen Sousa, will be held July 25 and August 29 at Garden in the Woods from 1:00 – 3:30 pm. $125. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-herbaceous-plant-materials-late-season/
The American Horticultural Society is sponsoring a 2027 trip on April 2 – 10 in Southern Spain. Embark on a botanical journey through the stunning gardens of Southern Spain, where history, culture, and nature blend seamlessly. Explore the world-renowned Alhambra and the tranquil Generalife Gardens, followed by a visit to the enchanting Carmen de los Mártires gardens. In Seville, wander through some of the region’s most beautiful private gardens and historic estates, including the magnificent Palacio de las Dueñas, Casa Pilatos, and the breathtaking gardens of the Reales Alcázares. On a special day trip to a charming village, discover an exclusive private garden tour and lunch in a stunning home setting. From the serene beauty of Plaza de España’s grand gardens to the lush surroundings of the Seville Cathedral, this special AHS journey offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Andalusia’s finest landscapes, making it a perfect escape for garden lovers and those seeking inspiration in the region’s distinctive beauty. Click here for Program Brochure and Registration
Trip Highlights
Discover the lush and serene surroundings of the magnificent Seville Cathedral Gardens.
Explore the world-renowned Alhambra and its tranquil, historic Generalife Gardens.
Stroll through the enchanting gardens of this historic estate, blending beauty and cultural heritage.
Visit stunning private gardens and historic landmarks, including Palacio de las Dueñas, Casa Pilatos, and Reales Alcázares Gardens.
Enjoy a private garden tour and lunch at a beautiful home in a charming Andalusian village.
Explore the grand gardens of Plaza de España Gardens, an iconic Seville landmark.
The Iris Society of Massachusetts will hold its annual rhizome sale on Saturday, July 25 from 11 – 3 (or until everything is gone) at Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road in Concord. The Iris Society of Massachusetts (ISM) is a group of people who love irises of all types and sizes. We are novices and veterans of many years. We live in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Vermont (with a few members planted in other states and even other countries). We are apartment dwellers, suburbanites, country gardeners and commercial growers.
When irises are blooming in New England, from late April to July, ISM sponsors shows and tours of members’ gardens. We hold sales and auctions in the summer where modern hybrids are available at bargain prices. We publish a newsletter, and meet three or four times a year on weekends to discuss iris culture and gardening, to see slides of new varieties, old favorites, exotic species, and hybridizers’ seedling patches, and to hear from iris experts and enthusiasts from all over the country. For information on joining, visit https://massirises.org/index.html
This Native Plant Trust online intensive three-part introductory course will provide the knowledge, skills, and understanding to create a great-looking garden that is healthier for people and for the environment. The course is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes. The comprehensive curriculum covers a range of topics, including soils, water, plants, and landscape materials. Classes will take place on Wednesdays, August 5, 12, and 19, from 5:30 – 8:30 Eastern on Zoom. Fee is $225. Register online at https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/landscape-for-life/
Discover fun, approachable ways to bring flavorful herbs into your everyday cooking in this Wright-Locke Farm July 28 hands-on summer workshop with Sous Chef Beckett. Together, we’ll explore vibrant seasonal ingredients, creative herbal pairings, and simple techniques that add extra depth, color, and freshness to meals and drinks. Throughout class, you’ll sample a variety of herb-forward recipes and learn easy ways to work with nourishing culinary herbs at home.
Class includes:
A make-your-own herbal summer “sangria” mocktail bar
Herbal mushroom “carnitas” with nettle cilantro “chimichurri”
Join Lorraine Johnson, author, activist, and longtime advocate for native plant gardening, for a practical conversation on navigating HOA rules, responding to neighbor concerns, and building support for ecological landscapes.
Part of the Less Lawn More Life Challenge, this free webinar will help you communicate the value of native plants with confidence.
In this Polly Hill Arboretum August 1 workshop, participants will learn to build the iconic Wave Hill Chair, designed in 1918 by Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld. Dan Benarcik will provide step-by-step instruction to attendees, who will leave with their own lovely garden chair. No previous experience is necessary, and lumber will be supplied. Attendees need to bring their own cordless drill.
Dan Benarcik has had one foot in the greenhouse and the other in the wood shop his entire life. Dan is a gardener, designer, woodworker, and ambassador for Chanticleer garden outside Philadelphia.
Pre-registration required. PHA Members: $350; Non-Members: $375. Click here to register.
Join the Herbal Hummingbird Hub for its Summer Garden Party on Friday, July 24th from 4-8pm in Rockport, Maine.
Delight in the beauty of the season with dinner made from local organic food, live poetry, and music amongst the flowering plants. Celebrate the power of plants and pollinators.
This fundraising event supports their Herbal Mutual Aid Program which gifts herbal medicine and herbal education to marginalized communities in Maine and beyond. A garden walk will take place from 4 – 5, followed by dinner at Tenderwild Farm. $150. Register at https://www.herbalhummingbirdhub.org/summer-garden-party
