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Tag: Admission Fee

  • Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m. – 3:00 pm – Orchid Growing Clinic

    Once again Historic New England will feature orchids at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham, Massachusetts on Saturday, October 23 at 10 a.m.  Bring up to three orchid plants for evaluation by experienced horticulturists. Get advice on maintaining healthy blooming plants. Other services offered include repotting and educational handouts about orchids. Books, pots, and growing supplies are for sale. Admission fee is $10.  For more information call 781-891-1985.  For directions, log on to www.historicnewengland.org.

  • Friday, November 6, 10 a.m. – Beginning Orchid Growing Clinic

    Historic New England is sponsoring a Beginning Orchid Growing Clinic at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham, Massachusetts on Friday, November 6, beginning at 10 a.m.  Learn the essentials of growing orchids, including requirements of growing media, light, water, temperature, and fertilization. With their long-lasting and showy blooms, orchids are one of the most beautiful and dramatic of all flowering plants. This popular course is taught by Lyman Estate horticulturist Lynn Ackerman, an accomplished orchid grower and member of the Orchid Society.  Admission fee is $35.  Contact Susanna Crampton at scrampton@historicnewengland.org, or call her at 781-891-4882 to register.  For more information, log on to www.historicnewengland.org.

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  • Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23 – 148th Annual Agricultural Society Fair in Martha’s Vineyard

    Rides, games, live music, livestock, competitions, craft demonstrations, food, shopping, art show, and awards for homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers and homemade goodies. And of course, the ever popular dog show. There’s truly something for everybody.

    Thursday, August 20 – Sunday August 23.

    Don’t miss it!



    Admission Fee: Yes

    		 Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society
    For More Information:
    Contact: MV Agricultural Society
    Address: Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Rd, West Tisbury, MA
    Phone: 508-693-9549

  • Wednesday, July 22, 1 – 4 – Edgartown Garden Tour

    20th Annual Edgartown Garden Tour: View the stunning gardens of North Water Street
    Wednesday July 22nd from 1-4 (rain date 7/23).Refreshments & Raffle at the Harborview Hotel.  $15 per ticket. Benefits incoming 8th Grade Students. For information: 508 627 9088
    Benefit for 8th grade students
    Admission Fee: $15    		 Edgartown Garden tour
    For More Information:
    Contact: Lori Sue Hermann
    Address: Downtown Edgartown, North Water St., Edgartown, MA
    Phone: 508 627 9088

  • Tuesday, June 30, 10 – 11:30 a.m. – If Trees Could Talk

    Dawn redwood, dove tree, and franklinia are just a handful of the trees growing at the Arboretum with engaging stories of how they secured a place in gardens and in the history of plant exploration. If our trees could talk, they might share accounts of faraway forests, botanical adventures, and intrepid plant explorers. Join Collections and Grounds Manager Tom Clark on a walking tour of the Arboretum where he will reveal some of the fascinating stories behind these and other beloved plants.$5/free to PHA members. 508-693-9426
    Admission Fee: $5/pha members free    		 Polly Hill Martha's Vineyard
    For More Information:
    Contact: Karin Stanley
    Address: The Polly Hill Arboretum, State Rd, West Tisbury, MA
    Phone: 508-693-9426
    Email: karin@pollyhillarboretum.org
    Website: http://www.pollyhillarboretum.org

  • Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28 – Beauty and the Best

    “Beauty and the Best ” Art  Exhibition and Sale features 33 art works displayed at the Old Mill, West Tisbury with flower arrangements designed and executed by the Garden Club members.  General admission Sat., June 27 10am to 5pm and Sunday June 28 10am to 2pm. Daily tickets $5. Children under 12 free
    Benefit for Garden Club community projects and scholarship
    Admission Fee: $5-$20; under 12 free    		 Flower Show On Martha's Vineyard
    For More Information:
    Contact: Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club
    Address: The Old Mill, Edgartown/West Tisbury Road, West Tisbury, MA
    Phone: 508-627-5546
    Email: wll508lee@aol.com