Magnolia leaves, some with a dusting of gold paint, set off the beauty of golden pine cones and lotus pods in this fabulous wreath created by Laurie Carter Noble.
Tag: Beauty
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Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Book Signing with Ann Clifford, author of Stonehurst: An American Masterwork by H.H. Richardson and F.L. Olmsted
Back Pages Books, an independent new and used book seller located at 289 Moody Street in Waltham, will host author Ann Clifford on Tuesday, November 10, from 7 – 8 pm.  The author discusses Waltham’s own Stonehurst: an American Masterwork by Henry Hobson Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted.
Waltham’s Robert Treat Paine estate, also called Stonehurst, is a wonder of architectural genius. Come for a discussion of the history of Stonehurst, Paine, Olmsted, and Richardson with Stonehurst director Ann Clifford, whose stunning book on the estate captures for the first time the beauty of this Waltham jewel in writing and images. For directions and more information, log on to www.backpagesbooks.com, call 781-209-0631, or email info@backpagesbooks.com. -
Through September 30 – Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
Enjoy a unique exhibit combining photography, text, and video celebrating the life story of the Monarch butterfly, now through September 30. The exhibit shares with visitors the poetry and beauty of the Monarch butterfly and expands the viewers understanding of the extraordinary life story of the Monarch. A wealth of information is provided for the visitor interested in creating a garden designed to support adult butterflies and their caterpillars.
Location: Matz Gallery at the Sawyer Free Library 2 Dale Avenue Gloucester, MA
Admission: Free
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-8:00, Friday-Saturday 8:30-5:00For more information, log on to www.kimsmithdesigns.com.
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Tuesday, September 29, 10 am – 12 noon – Evergreen and Perennial Groundcovers
There are several ways to reduce our lawns and at the same time our reliance on fertilizers and pesticides. On September 29, using the grounds of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Diane Pappas will show a variety of evergreen and perennial groundcovers that can be utilized in place of lawn and expensive bark mulch. The beds surrounding several gardens contain established colonies of groundcovers that demonstrate their many wonderful qualities. Enjoy year round beauty and significantly less maintenance when you decide to make the switch to living groundcovers. Fee is $20 for Tower Hill members, $25 for non-members. Register on line at www.towerhillbg.org.
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Saturday, August 1 – The Salad Days at Plimoth Plantation
Plimoth Plantation kicks off a one month celebration of gardens. Whether visiting the Wampanoag Homesite, or the English Village this month, guests to Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts will enjoy seeing and learning more about the beauty and functionality of the museum’s vegetable and kitchen gardens. Ask the interpreters about what’s growing and their various planting methods. Discover how lush August gardens provided reliable sustenance to the Wampanoag and colonists. For hours and directions, log on to www.plimoth.org.
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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
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