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  • Friday, May 8, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Books in Bloom

    The Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Garden Club invite you to Books in Bloom, on Friday, May 8 from 6 – 8 pm at the Library on Concord Avenue in Belmont. Wander through the beautiful NEW Belmont Public Library and discover floral arrangements inspired by beloved books — each a unique creation designed and donated by the talented members of the Belmont Garden Club.

    Sip and swirl at a wine tasting hosted by The Spirited Gourmet, nibble on light refreshments, and enjoy live music. Whether you’re a book lover, a flower enthusiast, or simply looking for a wonderful night out, this is an evening not to be missed!

    Tickets: $30 — available in advance through Eventbrite or at the door.

    Sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. Floral designs created and donated by the Belmont Garden Club.

  • Month of May Plant Sales

    It’s that time of year.  We encourage you to support  Garden Club Plant Sale fund raisers, proceeds from which help fund area beautification projects:

    Saturday, May 14, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm – Boxford Village Garden Club Plant Sale at 2 Elm Street in Boxford. Contact ruthannbud@gmail.com.

    Sunday, May 15, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – North Andover Garden Club Plant Sale, on the lawn of the Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street in North Andover.

    Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 am – 12:00 noon – Lexington Field & Garden Club Plant Sale at the Samuel Hadley Public Services Building, 201 Bedford Street, Lexington.  Contact http://www.lexgardenclub.org.

    Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Springfield Garden Club Plant Sale at The Quadrangle at the Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield.  Contact springfieldgardenclubma@gmail.com.

    Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Weymouth Garden Club Plant Sale at the DPW, 120 Winter Street in Weymouth.

    Saturday, May 21, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon – Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford Plant Sale, Louisa Lake Parking Lot, Dilla Street, Milford. Contact Margaret Thompson at 508-473-9548.

    Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Mattakeesett Garden Club of Pembroke Plant Sale at the Henry Woods Bandstand, Center Street Route 14, Pembroke.

    Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Scituate Garden Club Plant Sale at The Wildflower Garden at the Mann Farmhouse, Corner of Stockbridge Road and Greenfield Lane in Scituate.  Contact Suzanne Rynne at srynne@hotmail.com.

    Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club Plant Sale at the Hamilton Council on Aging, 299 Bay Road in Hamilton.

    Saturday, May 21, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The Stoneham Garden Club Plant Sale and Lobster Roll Luncheon at the Common, Central Street in Stoneham.  Contact Jane Trenholm at geotren@rcn.com.

    Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Belmont Garden Club Plant Sale at the Lions Club, 1 Common Street in Belmont. Contact sarah.caputo@gmail.com.

    Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Fairbanks Garden Club Plant Sale at Fairbanks House, 511 East Street, Dedham. Contact charlottepollock@verizon.net.

    Saturday, May 21, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon – Garden Club of Norfolk Plant and Bake Sale at 139 Main Street in Norfolk.

    Saturday, May 21, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon – Haverhill Garden Club Plant Sale at Bradford Common, 75 South Main Street in Haverhill.

     

  • Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Residential Design: Try This at Home

    The Belmont Garden Club will meet Wednesday, January 20 beginning at 10 am in the Belmont Library Assembly Room. The program will feature Laura Bibler, who will speak on Residential Design: Try This at Home. The public is welcome to attend the program and a $5.00 guest fee is suggested.

    Since 1997, Laura has created and directed the installation of landscape designs at private homes and historic estates. Projects range from modest garden spaces to comprehensive master plans. She sits on the Executive Board of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, is a Corporate Trustee of The Trustees of Reservations, and is Chairperson of The Stevens-Coolidge Place Committee and author of A Guide to the Gardens.

  • Saturday, December 8, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Deck The Halls, A Holiday House Tour

    Preparations are underway for Deck the Halls, A Holiday House Tour, which will feature five distinctly different Belmont homes decorated to celebrate the winter holidays. Sherry Jones and Sue Kelleher, event co-chairs, promise that there will be no shortage of creativity as Belmont Garden Club members and designers apply their talents to transform entry ways and living areas into inspiring holiday settings. Mark your calendars now and plan to bring friends and family on what promises to be a beautiful way to catch the holiday spirit. Deck the Halls, A Holiday House Tour will take place Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 11 AM until 4 PM. Tickets with maps may be purchased that day at the Belmont Library between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Profits from the $35 per person ticket sales will benefit the community gardens and deltas cared for by the Belmont Garden Club as well as the Marion Wilkins/Marie Gray Scholarship awarded each year to a Belmont resident pursuing a degree in Biology, Landscape Design, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Forestry, or another closely related field.  Image from furniture.trendzona.com.

  • Sunday, June 12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Small Garden Sampler Tour

    The Belmont Garden Club has organized a Small Garden Sampler Tour on Sunday, June 12, from 10 – 4, beginning at 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont. : This “Small Garden Sampler” features six private gardens and a woodland garden. Hospitality Tent and scheduled demonstrations will be held at one of the garden sites. The tour will highlight creative gardening for smaller and/or challenging spaces. Tickets may be purchased at the Belmont Public Library. For more information on ticket prices, log on to www.belmontgardenclub.info, or call 617-484-4190.  Award winning Belmont Hill garden below designed by Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design.