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Tag: Burlington Garden Club

  • Wednesday, April 22, 6:45 pm – The Camel’s Garden: Drought Tolerant Plants for a Changing Climate

    The Burlington Garden Club will host Jen Kettell, Radiant Leaf Consulting, on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:45 pm in the Murray Kelly Room in the Burlington Council on Aging Building, 61 Center Street in Burlington. Jen will speak on The Camel’s Garden: Drought Tolerant Plants for a Changing Climate. The program is funded in part by a grant from the Burlington Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a State agency.

    Jen Kettell, BCMA is a consulting arborist serving the New England area (and occasionally beyond). As the owner of Radiant Leaf Consulting, she shares her passion for horticulture through the training she provides to both homeowners and green industry professionals. She started landscaping as a teen, continuing to farming, greenhouse production, and finally the Arnold Arboretum before she began building Radiant Leaf Consulting. Today, Radiant Leaf is celebrating just over ten years as a small local business.

    She has consulted for Safdie Architects and The Trustees’ public gardens, and has served as a guest lecturer for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Arnold Arboretum, and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

  • Thursday, May 28, 7:00 pm – Creating an Eco-Friendly Urban Garden

    Unlock the secrets to developing an eco-friendly garden in even the smallest spaces with our comprehensive presentation. Dive into essential gardening basics, innovative design strategies, and sustainable plant selections to transform your urban environment into a green sanctuary.

    Join the Burlington Garden Club on May 28 at 7 pm in the Murray-Kelly Room at 61 Center Street in Burlington for a free lecture by Master Gardener Shoma Haque. Tailored for both beginner and intermediate gardeners, we’ll explore solutions to common gardening challenges while offering fresh perspectives on maintaining lawns in an environmentally-conscious way. Join us to cultivate your green thumb and create a vibrant, sustainable garden that thrives in any urban setting.

  • Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 pm – Summer Container Designs, Sun & Shade

    The Burlington Garden Club invites you to an open meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 pm in the Murray-Kelly Room, 61 Center Street in Burlington, Massachusetts, with a demonstration by Kathy Leva, floral designer and floral show judge, on Summer Container Designs, Sun & Shade. Displays will be raffled off. Admission is free. For more information visit www.burlingtongardenclub.com

  • Wednesday, November 28, 7:00 pm – Holiday Workshop and Cookie Swap

    Come join members of the Burlington Garden Club on Wednesday, November 28, beginning at 7 pm, for some holiday cheer as we create lovely holiday decor while enjoying some sweet treats. Cheryl Heimlich of Heimlich Nurseries is sure to put everyone in the holiday mood by helping create either boxwood trees or a centerpiece. Come and make merry with fellow members by bringing 2 1/2 dozen cookies to swap and 6 cookies for the tea table. $20, payable at the door. Location: Burlington Rec Center, 61 Center Street Burlington, MA 01803.  Open to the public.