The Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts invites you to one of the largest cactus and succulent shows on the East Coast, with over 400 cacti and succulents on exhibit, Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, from 9 – 5 at the Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street in Wakefield. Adults $5, Children 10 and under $2. There will be free guided tours of the plants and displays, and plants for sale from some of the best growers in the East. Stay for the daily auction of rare, collectible, and specimen plants. Also, there will be books, prints, pots and more for sale. $1 winter hardy cacti for your garden are in limited supply, so arrive early. Accessible by MBTA lines – more details at www.ccsma.org. Image from www.chamberdata.net.
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Saturday – Sunday, September 14 &15 – Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale
Come to Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston, Masachusetts, on September 14 & 15, for the Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale. Hundreds of spectacular cactus and succulents will be on display in a judged show of over 100 categories. Visit the plant sale area with 12 vendors offering rare & unusual plants, books, art and more. Plant auctions each day. Enjoy lunch at Twigs Cafe patio overlooking Wachusett Reservoir. Tour Tower Hill’s spectacular gardens. Print $2 discount coupons at www.cssma.org. Free admission for Tower Hill members and other institutions w/reciprocal benefits. Sat. 9/14: Vendor sales 9 AM- 5 PM; Show 11 AM – 5 PM; Sun. 9 AM – 4 PM.
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Saturday, September 10, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – The Gardener’s Emporium
Tower Hill Botanic Garden presents the 8th annual Gardeners’ Emporium on Saturday, September 10, from 9 – 3. The Emporium will feature non-profit, regional plant societies, specialty nurseries, and purveyors of distinctive garden ornaments.
Societies represented include the Bamboo, Cactus & Succulent, Daylily, Hosta, and Miniature Plant. This is the only place this fall where you can find all of these Societies, with the diversity of their respective offerings, gathered in one sale. Each of these groups offers expertise on their plant specialties, as well as hard-to-find specimen plants for sale.
In addition, niche nurseries and garden accessory companies will offer their unique products for sale. Participating nurseries include Cut it Out, Garden Vision Epimediums (see below,) Greystone Gardens, Pope’s Pots, The Proper Season, Royal Crest Farms, Stonegate Farm, and more. Finally, Tower Hill’s Gift Shop will provide all kinds of unique gardening supplies and books, and Twigs Café will offer delightful meals, served cafeteria-style.
Fall is an excellent time for planting, and the Gardeners’ Emporium is a perfect opportunity to find just the right plant, or garden statue, to fill in an empty spot in the garden. The cooler days of September and October, give new plants a chance to establish themselves before the onset of winter. September is also a great time to visit Tower Hill, as many of the annuals and perennials are still putting on a fantastic show. A portion of the proceeds from the sale supports the ongoing development and maintenance of the Garden. This event is free and open to the public. For directions, call 508-869-6111, or visit www.towerhillbg.org.
