Don’t miss this delightful evening of cocktails and dinner at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive in Boylston, Massachusetts – with open bar, savory hors d’oeuvres, inventive international menu, enjoyable music, and a light-hearted tribute to John W. Trexler, celebrating his twenty five years as Executive Director of Tower Hill Botanic Garden. In John’s honor, this elegant dinner tribute marks the establishment of a fund endowiing the Executive Director’s Chair at Tower Hill. Income from this event will support the new fund. Tickets are $250 per person, and one may also become a Sweetgum Sponsor for $1,000 (includes two dinner tickets), a Tulip Tree Sponsor for $5,000 (includes 4 dinner tickets) or a Silverbell Sponsor for $10,000 (includes a dinner table for 8). If you are unable to attend, please consider honoring John Trexler with a generous donation to the Executive Director’s Endowment Fund. Please make checks payable to Tower Hill Botanic Garden or pay securely online at www.towerhillbg.org with your credit card. Questions may be directed to the Tower Hill Development Office at 508-869-6111, x 114.
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Thursday, July 30, 6-7:30 – Opening Reception, “Illuminating Nature” Scanner Photography
Ellen Hoverkamp was a pioneer in using the flatbed scanner as a tool to create fine art. Her technique involves making intricate arrangements from plants, vegetables and natural objects. The light from the scanner reflects the subject making the arrangement appear to glow against a dark background. Inspiration for her work comes from the Victorian botanical illustration, particularly “Language of Flowers” bouquets, and Dutch still life painting. Hovercamp gratefully utilizes cuttings offered from local gardeners and farmers in her scanned compositions. This collaboration with the gardening community began in 1997 and continues today, as she works to preserve souvenirs of the garden. She views her pictures, often named for the gardeners, as portraits of flowers and also portraits of those who grew them. “Friends, family, neighbors, and even people I hardly know invite me to cut and use their flowers and vegetables for my work.” See more of Ellen Hoverkamp’s work at www.myneighborsgarden.com. The Exhibit will run from July 28 – September 16, 2009 at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts. The reception will feature a cash bar and light refreshments. Free and open to the public.   For more information, call 508-869-6111 or log on to www.towerhillbg.org.
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Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12, 1:30 – 5 pm – New England Lily Society Golden Anniversary Lily Show
See gorgeous displays of lilies and arrangements featuring lilies, with botanical art of lilies by members of the New England Society of Botanical Artists, at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts. On Saturday at 3 pm, hear a lecture by lily expert David Chase on “Beetle Resistant Lilies”, and on Sunday at 2 pm Master Gardener Melissa Pace will speak on “Amending Soil for Success – Soil Preparation for Planting,” Saturday hours are 1:30 – 5, Sunday hours are 10 – 5. For directions, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.
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Monday, May 11, 10:00 a.m., The College Club, 44 Commonwealth Avenue – Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Past and Present
The Garden Club of the Back Bay is pleased to present John W. Trexler, Executive Director of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, who has taken time from his very busy schedule to speak to our Club about Tower Hill Botanic Garden.
John, a plant and garden expert, has contributed to the world of horticulture in many ways. His primary accomplishment is the creation and development of Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, the home of the Worcester County Horticulture Society. In addition, he has founded and led several Plant and Garden Societies and is an active member of many other plant related groups. He inspires donors, volunteers, and staff to help complete his vision. His drive for perfection has created a world class garden in just 25 years. The garden is not only a show piece but a rich educational environment. John is a founding member of the Garden Conservancy and is on their Steering Committee. He worked with Frank Cabot in 1989 to create this National nonprofit organization which preserves exceptional American gardens for public education and enjoyment. He began his career in New Jersey at Skyland Manor State Park as assistant horticulturist. When he left New Jersey for Worcester less than ten years later, he had convinced the Governor of NJ to designate Skylands as the State Botanic Garden and he had served as president of the Skylands Association.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden has been created under John Trexlers guidance from the beginning. He was instrumental in every phase of its conception and development. Environmentally sensitive planning of Tower Hill is exemplified by the Wildlife Pond which collects the run off from the buildings and naturally purifies it and at the same time feeds and shelters wildlife with native plants.
At the Annual Meeting in Houston this May the National Garden Clubs, Inc. will bestow the Award of Excellence to John Trexler for his outstanding contributions in horticulture: the establishment of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a world class garden, for his service to the plant societies and gardening organizations, and for his work to preserve and enhance the environment. Mr. Trexler embodies Excellence through his skill in horticulture and creation of exceptional gardens, and perhaps more important, in his leadership and enthusiasm in developing environments where everyone can share and learn these skills.
An optional lunch will follow the meeting ($19 per person). To reserve, contact The Garden Club of the Back Bay at info@bostonflora.com.